Regional Communications Manager
Vopak Global IT B.V. - Houston, MN
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Overview
Position Summary
This position handles internal and external communications for the Company including liaising with the media and establishing communications strategies and delivery methods.
Essential Job Functions
- Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates a commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary
- Develops the division's internal communications strategy
- Develops America's division communications plan; coordinates with global communications department in Rotterdam.
- Contributes to building the organization's culture
- Develops and provides communication tools to the operating companies based on their business strategic priorities
- Acts as the communications expert for the Americas division
- Acts as the divisional advisor for global corporate publications
- Participates in the global corporate communications leadership team along with peers from other divisions (Europe and Africa, Asia and the Middle East, China) and the global communications team
- Delivers corporate messages to the division using the most suitable communications methods
- Set content and edits the divisional newsletter and other communication channels in the Americas division
- Organizes and liaises with members of the media regarding special corporate community events
- Functions as divisional contact for corporate "event" celebrations
- Participates in global communications initiatives
- Attends informational meetings; disseminates information as appropriate
- Provides internal training on communications matters.
- Acts as Divisional expert in crisis management
- Coordinates with the global communication office the preparation of Press Releases related to the Americas Division
- Acts as the SME on the communications workstream in relevant projects
- Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position
Experience Requirement
- 10+ years corporate communications experience
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability in creative writing
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Customer service focus including the ability to speak diplomatically; problem solver
- Team building and negotiations skills
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications
- Ability to manage, motivate, coach and work with others to accomplish objectives; experience managing and influencing teams that do not report directly to you
- Ability to multi-task; experience in project management
- Comfortable working in a multicultural work environment
Education Requirement
- College degree in Business, English, Communications, or related field required
- Advanced degree preferred
Competencies
- Detail Oriented
- Analytical
- Communications
- Influencing
- Customer Focused
- Learning agility,
- Challenge-driven.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
What we offer:
Every career at Vopak is given the opportunity to shine! When you join Vopak, you can count on:
- A challenging position with a high degree of responsibility in a Dutch multinational with a history over 400 years;
- Highly motivated colleagues;
- Room to grow through professional training and personal development opportunities at national and international level.