External Communications Manager at Nestle

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Director, the incumbent will enhance and strengthen Nestlé’s corporate reputation with external and internal stakeholders through impactful story-telling; create a communications environment that fosters positive attitude, openness, engagement and exceptional performance. 

A day in the life of an External Communications Manager

• Implement and monitor an effective external communications strategy that aims to strengthen the reputation of the company. 
• Prepare the company for issues and crises through development and management of crisis communication responses and escalation plans. 
• Manage media requests and manage effective media relations that help to achieve profile-raising and strategic organization goals. 
• Active issues scanning, analysis and tracking potential matters that impact the reputation of Nestlé and the brands. 
• Provide communications advice and support to Nestlé business units, shared services and clusters.  
• Oversee the implementation of an online, digital and social media strategy through a well thought and actionable tactical plan. 
• Develop innovative ideas and creative ways to tell stories in a cost-effective manner. 
• Coach and develop CCPA managers in Clusters by guiding on external communications, overseeing implementation of cluster strategies and overall guidance on media queries in ESAR countries.

What will make you successful

• Degree level education. 
• Strong public and corporate affairs track-record (5 – 10 years). 
• Project Management qualifications desirable. 
• Strong language skills in English. 
• Experience in Corporate Public Relations and Media Relations management. 
• Experience in developing external communications strategy. 
• Experience in reputation management and building. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and verbal communication skills. 
• Crisis management experience desirable. 
• Experience in providing advisory services to Executive Management and all levels of the organisation. 

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022