External Communications Manager - Southern Europe

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External Communications Manager - Southern Europe





Nom du poste à pourvoir
External Communications Manager - Southern Europe



Description du poste
About our External Communications Manager - Southern Europe role

Our Corporate Affairs Team in Southern Europe (France, Morocco, Belgium) is looking for a highly motivated, well-connected, and experienced External Communications professional to join its Corporate Affairs team in SEU.



This role is responsible for driving and executing the external comms strategy in Southern Europe with close collaboration with European and global PR team.



Please note this role will be based out of our Paris office and the interview will be conducted in both English and French. For all applications please submit your CV in English.



What’s in it for you?

As our External Communications Manager, you'll lead the charge in PR strategy and execution, making a real impact. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, influencing decisions and delivering measurable results. Your creativity and journalistic flair will shine as you craft compelling narratives that support our business objectives. With extensive media relations experience, you'll be pitching stories to tier one national and business publications, driving positive news cycles, and managing any challenges that arise. You’ll also have an opportunity to further develop your existing social media skills. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with global and regional teams, supporting our Regional MD and enhancing visibility. Your strategic thinking will be valued, and you'll have the chance to roll up your sleeves and make tactical moves. If you're an excellent writer and a quick thinker who loves uncovering compelling stories, this role is a perfect match for you.



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Responsabilités principales
Summary of your day-to-day?

• Plan and implement External Comms plans in support of specific business initiatives, ensuring corporate reputation is maintained

• Regularly interact with senior leadership to develop and communicate stories and strategic messages

• Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, vertical, and business press and influencers

• Drive proactive corporate coverage including technology and innovation, ESG and agenda’s that champion the needs of our millions of SMB customers

• Develop key messaging and talking points for stakeholders

• Develop strategy for PR campaigns, and write and edit subsequent press releases, blogs, SN , pitches, and communications plans

• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high-judgment and professionalism

• Ensure collateral is shared and repurposed for maximum effect across multiple communication channels.

• Work collaboratively with the broader communications and marketing teams to ensure programmes are consistent with corporate positioning and complement activity being undertaken for other parts of the business.

• Monitor, evaluate and review effectiveness of PR activity. Use and share this understanding to inform strategic approach

• Maintain clear understanding of the priorities of target publications

• Manage activity within agreed budgets and timescales

• Organise and attend events and exhibitions as required

• Manage a third-party agency to support PR activities



Minimum qualifications

• Highly confidential and diplomatic with mature approach to problem-solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and in English

• Have a good PR & Media network

• Prioritising inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts with little guidance, making judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day to day engagements

• Team player who builds rapport and enjoys collaborating, with a willingness to support colleagues during critical periods

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate across the company

• Working to very high standards to deliver against deadlines - Attention to detail is key to the role

• Build strong relationships across the organization with internal and external stakeholders

• Crisis management ability

• Working in a multi-cultural/international environment



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Your benefits

Benefits video –

· Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year

· On-going training and professional development

· Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation

· Flexible work patterns and hybrid working



Fonction
Corporate Affairs



Pays
France



Lieu
Paris



Work Place type
Hybrid



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