Senior Corporate Communication Specialist

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Out of Office leave

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia seeks a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist to align regional messaging and elevate executive leadership across the region. You will craft high-impact narratives for C-suite leaders and drive enterprise-wide change communications.

You will develop internal and external strategies, draft keynotes and memos, and build external visibility through thought leadership and media opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, marketing communications or corporate affairs, preferably within a multinational corporate regional headquarters
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, International Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Exceptional storytelling and written communication skills, with a proven track record of ghostwriting for C-suite and senior executives.
• Experience creating cross-functional communication frameworks and driving change management messaging for major transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies for C-suite and senior executives.
• Draft executive keynotes, all-hands addresses, strategic memos, op-eds, and talking points.
• Lead cross-functional communication frameworks to foster cohesive alignment across teams.
• Manage external profiling and platform opportunities to elevate leadership visibility.
• Position the company as an employer and partner through stakeholder engagement and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive storytelling

Ghostwriting for C-suite

Executive presence

Internal communications

Cross-functional alignment

Stakeholder management

Crisis & issues messaging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Communications, International Business, Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for building organizational alignment, elevating executive leadership, and driving cohesive messaging across the region. Acting as a trusted strategic communications partner, this role crafts high-impact narratives for C-suite leaders, leads enterprise-wide change and project communications, and builds external visibility to strengthen brand reputation.

What you'll do

• Executive Narrative Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communication strategies for C-suite and senior executives.
• Content & Messaging: Draft executive keynotes, all-hands addresses, strategic memos, external op-eds, and media talking points that articulate corporate vision and business priorities.

2. Cross-Functional & Strategic Alignment (40%)

• Drive Cohesion Across Teams: Design cross-functional communication frameworks that break down silos, foster operational alignment, and build a unified regional corporate culture.
• Enterprise Project Support: Lead communications strategy for major corporate initiatives, organizational transformations, supply chain initiatives, and cross-divisional programs.

3. External Engagement & Executive Profiling (20%)

• Thought Leadership Roadmap: Establish and manage a structured external profiling program for senior executives to elevate the organization's regional industry profile.
• Platform & Visibility Acquisition: Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact external platforms, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, industry white papers, and strategic media opportunities.
• Stakeholder Positioning: Position the company as an employer and business partner of choice across external networks (industry bodies, suppliers, NGOs, and trade groups).

What you'll need

• Professional Background: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, marketing communications or corporate affairs, preferably within a multinational corporate regional headquarters
• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, International Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
• C-Suite Ghostwriting & Executive Presence: Exceptional storytelling and written communication skills, with a proven track record of ghostwriting keynotes, speeches, op-eds, strategic memos, and talking points for C-suite and regional senior executives.
• Internal Communications & Event Design: Demonstrated experience creating cross-functional communication frameworks, driving change management messaging for major transformations, and planning high-impact internal platforms (e.g., divisional town halls, supplier summits).
• Matrix Organization Navigation: Strong stakeholder management skills to partner effectively across matrixed functions (e.g., Operations, Commercial , Country Management, HR) and synthesize complex business priorities into clear narratives.
• Crisis & Issues Preparedness: Solid judgment and experience providing rapid-response messaging and risk mitigation strategies during sensitive operational or regional disruptions.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Out of Office leave for important appointments