General Manager - Corporate Communications - FMCG/Manufacturing Firm

We are looking for General Manager - Corporate Communication for one of the Indian Multinational Company based out of Mumbai.

Context:

The position is responsible to lead strategic communications. Drive external communications for both domestic as well as international operations, in order to effectively build and strengthen the organizational brand and safeguard its reputation.

Job Responsibilities:

- Understand business strategy and objectives

- Develop communications strategies aligned to the business objectives; Create annual and quarterly execution plans to drive impactful stories/ campaigns.

- Lead all external communications for the sectors globally

- Lead external and executive communications for the CEO and other company spokespersons across the business

- Manage company and industry events involving senior leaders; Research and develop briefing documents and question banks for media interviews; Curate and distribute relevant speaker quotes on the basis of new announcements in their relevant industry with agencies

- Build and nurture key influencer relationships in business, industry and media circles creating opportunities in the market under the wider umbrella of the company.

- Build strategy for increasing media visibility of the business across all benchmarks through direct contact with media organizations as well as agency intervention

- Enhance corporate image across various stakeholder communities, like influencers, investors, etc.

Skills Required:

Communications Strategy & Planning, Content Creation, External & Internal Communications, Crises & Issues Management, Measurement & Impact & Executive Counsel.