Head – Corporate Communication

Job Summary:

Head – Corporate Communication

About the Role

Brand Building

• Develop and implement a holistic, integrated corporate communications strategy for the entire group, aligning with business goals and market positioning.
• Creative design and concepts for all group collateral and communication material: Logos, brochures, catalogues, business cards, letterheads marketing collaterals, plant branding and corporate presentations.
• Corporate gifting and merchandising.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all the group companies and all communication touchpoints.
• Event Management: Planning, ideation, budgeting and execution of Internal and External events & exhibitions.
• Digital Marketing: Maintain and update social media channels, Website Management, mailers.
• Maintain the standard of branding in all the plants by implementing standard templates across the plants.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and media coverage to identify opportunities for proactive communication strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Group Merchandising Guideline and Brand Book. This includes defining standards for design, quality, usage, and procurement of all branded merchandise (e.g., promotional items, corporate gifts, uniforms, joining kit, exhibition materials).

Internal Communication

• Support to HR team to design all internal mailers/communication/policy handbook and to execute employee engagement activities.
• Provide strategic communication counsel to senior leadership and support internal communications efforts to engage employees and build a strong corporate culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels, i.e. EHS, Quality and Sustainability to plan and execute the tropical day events i.e. Safety Week, Quality Week, Sustainability Week.

Media and PR

• Creating and updating company messaging and managing the spokespersons’ outreach.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key members of each department to work towards enhancing the company’s reputation.
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business, trade and industry media.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.

Vendor Management

• Coordinating with external agencies to deliver on art services, printers, freelancers, etc.
• Follow up with vendors for competitive quotations and negotiate the best pricing without compromising on quality and timely delivery.

Software Tools

Qualifications

• Education: MBA, Diploma in Mass Communication, Graphic & Web Design knowledge. Professional certification in Public Relations or Corporate Communications is a plus.
• Experience: 15+ years in Corporate Communications, with significant experience in B2B, Manufacturing, or Automotive sectors. Experience leading communications for a group of companies is essential.

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