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Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc.

Director, Corporate Branding & Communications

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., Ontario, California, United States, 91764


US-CA-Ontario

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Job ID: Type:Regular Full-Time # of Openings:1 Ontario (Corporate Office)Overview The Director - Corporate Branding & Communications is responsible for the strategic corporate branding, managing public relations, internal communications, and packaging creative development. The role's purpose is to develop the Ajinomoto corporate brand around the strategic directions set for the brand and create the overall communications plan to develop brand equities among external and internal stakeholders. Reporting directly to the SVP - Head of Strategic Branding & Marketing, the Director - Branding & Communications will collaborate closely with the SVP to develop a forward communications arc and plan to reach long term objectives.Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive corporate branding strategy that aligns with AFNA purpose and values and strategic positioning.Collaborate with the teammates of the Strategic Branding and Marketing Department to ensure aligned adherence to set strategies.Steward the corporate brand through cross collaboration with functions and assist with brand strategies.Lead and manage a team of three covering external communications, internal communications, and packaging creative development.Oversee all aspects of external public relations communications, internal communications, and packaging creative development.Ensure creation and execution of effective public relations campaigns that promote our corporate brand, brands, and products to various stakeholders.Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies and manage agencies, vendors, and consultants to ensure industry leading quality output.Monitor and report the impact and effectiveness of team efforts and provide regular reports and feedback to senior management.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to all efforts.Manage corporate relations with headquarters in Tokyo and ensure alignment with corporate guidelines.Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field. Master's degree preferred.Minimum 10 to 15 years relevant and progressive experience in branding, communications.Minimum of 5 years of public relations responsibilities, preferably in the food industry or related sector experience.Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic and creative branding, communications, and public relations plans that achieve measurable results.Proven excellence in verbal and written communications skills with the ability to craft compelling messages for various audiences.Proven strength in managing multiple stakeholder relations with examples of managing complex relationships.Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and inspire a diverse team.Demonstrated high level of professionalism, maturity, integrity, and ethical standards.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple objectives and deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.Knowledge of and passion for Asian and ethnic foods and culture; ability in Japanese language preferred.Salary: $165,000 to $170,000

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