Executive Director, Corporate Brand & Communications

Finlays Solutions; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (medical, vision, and

Dental insurance

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(k)

Job summary

Finlays Solutions is seeking a Director of Corporate Brand & Communications, a senior leader reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The role shapes, protects, and advances the enterprise brand, works with Marketing, HR, Government Relations, and leadership to align corporate narrative with customer and product branding, and ensures a consistent, trustworthy identity for all stakeholders.

The position leads internal and external communications, media relations, and crisis messaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, corporate brand, public relations, reputation management, or related disciplines.
• Significant experience leading corporate brand and/or enterprise communications programs.
• Experience working with C-suite executives and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex communications issues and multiple stakeholder audiences.
• Experience leading teams and managing agencies or external partners.
• Food and beverage industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the organization's corporate brand strategy, positioning, purpose, and identity.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to articulate the enterprise corporate narrative, key messages, and reputation.
• Establish corporate brand standards, governance processes, and guidelines, ensuring consistent expression of the brand across functions, locations, and stakeholder groups.
• Ensure the corporate brand reflects the organization's purpose, strategy, values, culture, and desired reputation.
• Partner with Marketing to align corporate brand with product/customer brands and establish ownership and decision rights.
• Evaluate opportunities to strengthen corporate brand awareness and differentiation.
• Monitor external perceptions, media coverage, stakeholder sentiment, and issues affecting the organization.
• Develop and execute an integrated enterprise communications platform aligned with strategy.

Skills

Strategic communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

C-suite collaboration

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Finlays Solutions is seeking a Director of Corporate Brand & Communications, a senior leader reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The role shapes, protects, and advances the enterprise brand, works with Marketing, HR, Government Relations, and leadership to align corporate narrative with customer and product branding, and ensures a consistent, trustworthy identity for all stakeholders.

The position leads internal and external communications, media relations, and crisis messaging