Internal Communications Manager Nestlé Purina EMENA

Internal Communications Manager Nestlé Purina EMENA

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

Pets are our passion, safety is our promise and progress is our pledge. We work smarter, not harder. As a result, we’re widely known as a ‘Best Place to Work’. We make some of the world's most popular and trusted food brands and are committed to advancing the science, health and food products for pets.  

Location: La-Tour-De-Peilz, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Purina EMENA
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contact: Permanent contract
Excellent level of English is a must
At least 8 years of experience in communications
Strong redactional/editorial experience and exposure to digital communication and content creation 

Today, Nestlé Purina PetCare is one of the world’s leading pet care companies. At Nestlé Purina PetCare, we are passionately committed to develop innovative solutions that enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them. Our dedication to pets, and their owners, directs everything we do, every day, everywhere.

As an Internal Communications Manager you will create and implement a holistic communication  and engagement strategy with a focus on CEO and Leadership Team as well as Events and Change Management  providing employees with a sense of purpose and belonging . In this role you will also reinforce a culture of dialogue and transparent communication approach within the organization encouraging an active employee engagement and work closely with the Internal Communications Specialist, our External Communications Team and HR.
 

• Lead the conception and production of a wide range of accurate and high-quality internal communications strategies, plans, materials, toolkit and guidance to be shared with key internal stakeholders and communication managers in the markets    


• Act as a consultant for CEO and leadership communications, focusing on LinkedIn positioning and thought leadership, materials for CEO and FLT internal events and organization of events in alignment with the content calendar for the year


• Provide communication coaching and support to organizational change activities ensuring relevancy and consistency of messages (e.g. change management projects, M&A etc.)   


• Manage external and internal issues that may affect employees, anticipating, monitoring and ensuring senior management awareness 


• Coordinate and coach local internal communication strategy and plans in consistency with the EMENA strategy

• University degree or equivalent


• At least 8 years of experience in communications in a corporate/matrix organization


• Strong redactional/editorial experience, ability to synthesize and prioritize


• Experience in Digital communication, digital content creation and community management on social media is a plus


• Project Management skills and experience in working with senior leadership on communications topics


• Excellent language skills in English is a must; another language is a plus (French preferable)

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 92.6 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2019. It is present in 187 countries around the world, has 403 factories and its 291’000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

Pets are our passion, safety is our promise and progress is our pledge. We work smarter, not harder. As a result, we’re widely known as a ‘Best Place to Work’. We make some of the world's most popular and trusted food brands and are committed to advancing the science, health and food products for pets.  

Location: La-Tour-De-Peilz, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Purina EMENA
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contact: Permanent contract
Excellent level of English is a must
At least 8 years of experience in communications
Strong redactional/editorial experience and exposure to digital communication and content creation 

Today, Nestlé Purina PetCare is one of the world’s leading pet care companies. At Nestlé Purina PetCare, we are passionately committed to develop innovative solutions that enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them. Our dedication to pets, and their owners, directs everything we do, every day, everywhere.

As an Internal Communications Manager you will create and implement a holistic communication  and engagement strategy with a focus on CEO and Leadership Team as well as Events and Change Management  providing employees with a sense of purpose and belonging . In this role you will also reinforce a culture of dialogue and transparent communication approach within the organization encouraging an active employee engagement and work closely with the Internal Communications Specialist, our External Communications Team and HR.
 

• Lead the conception and production of a wide range of accurate and high-quality internal communications strategies, plans, materials, toolkit and guidance to be shared with key internal stakeholders and communication managers in the markets    


• Act as a consultant for CEO and leadership communications, focusing on LinkedIn positioning and thought leadership, materials for CEO and FLT internal events and organization of events in alignment with the content calendar for the year


• Provide communication coaching and support to organizational change activities ensuring relevancy and consistency of messages (e.g. change management projects, M&A etc.)   


• Manage external and internal issues that may affect employees, anticipating, monitoring and ensuring senior management awareness 


• Coordinate and coach local internal communication strategy and plans in consistency with the EMENA strategy

• University degree or equivalent


• At least 8 years of experience in communications in a corporate/matrix organization


• Strong redactional/editorial experience, ability to synthesize and prioritize


• Experience in Digital communication, digital content creation and community management on social media is a plus


• Project Management skills and experience in working with senior leadership on communications topics


• Excellent language skills in English is a must; another language is a plus (French preferable)

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 92.6 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2019. It is present in 187 countries around the world, has 403 factories and its 291’000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.