Sodexo - AGM - Communications

Position Purpose:

- This role would manage communications for the Corporate services segment for the Asia Pacific region.

- The person would be responsible for promoting and strengthening the brand mainly across External touchpoints (Clients, Consumers, Media)

- Ensure that communications strategies and plans prepared are in line with the Sodexo's strategy and business plans

Key responsibilities:

- Spearhead communication efforts for the segment.

- Promote the image of Sodexo as a thought leader among clients and the industry

- Plan calendars for External Communication in line with Segment and Region priorities.

- Manage Sodexo's presence in Industry events - Speaking opportunities, Branding and visibility, to promote the brand

- Create and promote a culture of communications across the organisation through both traditional innovative communication tools like newsletters, emailers, collateral, presentations, notice boards, blogs, intranet, webcasts, focus group sessions and client events

- Facilitate change management through effective communication

- Support the business in creating key messages and relevant communication packs

- Set measurable goals and report on program results

- Function as the segment's business writer, producing press releases, client communications and website copy

- Develop corporate media materials, corporate brochures, case studies, white papers and other necessary communications

- Create social media strategy to promote and market Sodexo on social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

- Provide writing and editing support for all outbound communication for the segment.

Key Competencies:

- Strong & Effective Communication Skills with a strong ability to write, edit and research.

- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Experience required in PR, Corporate Communications

- Ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans.

- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organisation

- Project management skills with ability to meet the deadlines and work under pressure

- MBA with 8+ years of work experience in Communications or Events