Group Communications Manager with focus on Sustainability

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Kilchberg; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lindt & Sprüngli, headquartered in Kilchberg, Switzerland, seeks a Group Communications Manager to lead sustainability communications and media relations across the Group. You will advise subsidiaries worldwide, develop content, manage stakeholders, and contribute to reputation management for a globally listed company.

In a small, collaborative team, you will handle external and internal communications, create Q&As, key messages, briefs, and speeches, support executive communications, and help

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in corporate communications and media relations, focus on sustainability a plus.
• Strong written and verbal German and English communication skills.
• Interest in sustainability matters; cocoa knowledge is advantageous.
• Well organized, able to meet deadlines and work in cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Group’s sustainability communications activities, including reports and presentations.
• Manage media relations and act as media spokesperson for the Group.
• Develop communication strategies and materials.
• Create Q&As, key messages, briefings and speeches.
• Support executive communications and crisis preparedness.
• Advise subsidiaries on Group communications matters.
• Support Group events such as press conferences and shareholder meetings.
• Contribute to communications preparedness for issues and crises.

Kenntnisse

German

English

Sustainability communications

Crisis/issue management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in communications or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a communications professional with a strong interest in sustainability topics? Do you feel equipped to enhance and protect the reputation of a global, publicly listed company? Do you enjoy translating complex topics into clear, precise messages for a variety of audiences including media, investors, and employees? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Group Communications Manager to strengthen our Group Communications team at Lindt & Sprüngli’s headquarters in Kilchberg, Switzerland. In this role, you will primarily focus on sustainability communications and media relations, while also contributing to reputation management at large. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will be involved in content development, stakeholder management and a wide range of external and internal communications, such as advising Group’s subsidiaries worldwide and ensuring issue preparedness.

Main Tasks:

• Lead the Group’s sustainability communications activities, including the annual sustainability report, press releases and presentations
• Manage media relations and act as media spokesperson for the Group
• Develop communication strategies and materials
• Create Q&As, key messages, briefings and speeches
• Support executive communications
• Contribute to communications preparedness for issues and crises
• Support subsidiaries on Group-relevant communications matters
• Support Group events, such as press conferences or the annual shareholder meeting

Education/Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, journalism, or a related area
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in corporate communications and media relations, ideally with a focus on sustainability communication, and issue management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
• Strong interest in sustainability matters (knowledge of the cocoa sector is an advantage)
• Well organized and able to set priorities, meet tight deadlines and handle workload peaks
• Comfortable interacting with senior management and working in cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with a hands-on work attitude
• Strong team player with a service-oriented, flexible mindset
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion