Nordic Corporate Affairs Director

Royal Canin USA Inc; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pensions

Healthy lunches

Gym access

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is seeking a senior Corporate Affairs leader to shape and drive the Nordic CA strategy across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. You will build a high-performing communications function, manage external agencies, and partner with the Nordic GM to secure business priorities while protecting Mars' reputation.

The role demands 8+ years in senior CA/communications, English fluency and ideally a Nordic language, with a track record in crisis and government relations and strategic

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior CA/Communications roles.
• Degree level in related field (Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business).
• Ability to manage a diverse and broad range of issues and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence without authority with credibility with peers and leaders.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills to guide direction.
• Experience in crisis and media relations including acting as spokesperson.
• Ability to distill complex messages into simple, impactful communications.
• Hands-on experience in project management and change communications.
• Experience in public affairs including government relations with external agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and ideally a Nordic language.

Responsibilities

• Create Nordic Corporate Affairs strategy with clear objectives, initiatives and measures aligned to Mars Snacking priorities.
• Build and maintain high-performing communications function across markets; manage external agencies.
• Lead the Nordic CA team of one FTE to peak performance.
• Protect Mars' freedom to operate, focusing on market access and regulatory matters.
• Handle crisis and issues management with the Nordic GM and Market leads.
• Lead business communications to mobilize associates against cluster strategy and Mars purpose.
• Partner with Nordic GM and P&O as a strategic business ally to deliver priorities and protect opportunities.
• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders and media to enhance reputation.
• Represent Mars in trade associations and contribute to cross-segment reputation work.

Skills

Senior CA/Communications

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Crisis & media relations

Public affairs

Message distillation

Project management

English fluency

Nordic language (desirable)

Education

Degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Business

Job description

Mars, Incorporated is seeking a senior Corporate Affairs leader to shape and drive the Nordic CA strategy across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. You will build a high-performing communications function, manage external agencies, and partner with the Nordic GM to secure business priorities while protecting Mars' reputation.

The role demands 8+ years in senior CA/communications, English fluency and ideally a Nordic language, with a track record in crisis and government relations and strategic