Communication Director (Retail Services)

at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Communication Director (Retail Services)
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

 Primary Posting Location : City  
Chicago  

 Primary Posting Location : State/Province  
IL  

 Primary Posting Location : Postal Code  
60601  

 Primary Posting Location : Country  
US  

Requisition ID 
2024-432500  

Position Type 
Full Time  

Category 
Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)  

Minimum 
USD $120,000.00/Yr.  

Maximum 
USD $156,000.00/Yr.
Summary

Job Description: This is a highly strategic role responsible for leading communications for our three commercial segments. This leader is responsible for shaping and driving the company's communication strategies for our three business units alongside a team of two other strategic communicators. This person is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies, managing relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives, overseeing internal and supporting external communications, creating impactful messaging, and ensuring alignment with the company's brand, values and objectives. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports crisis communication efforts, drives awareness for products and services, and monitors industry trends to proactively address issues and identify opportunities. The role involves managing a team of two other strategic communicators, measuring communication effectiveness, and protecting the company's reputation through strategic communication initiatives. This person has the leadership presence and influence to advise C-suite executives with ownership of the communications strategy for our Retailer Services business unit.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support our Retailer Services business unit.
Lead, coach and support a group of two communicators leading communications for our Experiential and Branded Services business units.
Create engaging content, including for town halls, written materials, presentations, and multimedia assets, to communicate initiatives, programs, change management efforts pertaining to Retailer Services.
Manage internal and support external communications related to Retailer Services, including announcements, newsletters, and social media campaigns.
Monitor and analyze communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on messaging and communication approaches aligning with enterprise business priorities and BU strategic objectives
Support organizational change initiatives by developing communication plans that address concerns, provide clarity and drive adoption of change.
Work closely with leadership to cascade important updates and changes throughout the organization in a timely and transparent manner.
Stay up-to date on macro trends of the retail industry.
Strong communication, influence and relationship building skills in a cross-functional team environment.

About Us: When you think about the brands in your fridge and medicine cabinet, or the samples that bring joy to your shopping experience - we're the force that connects the brands you love with the places you shop, in store and online. At Advantage Solutions, we connect people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Our purpose is enabled by a culture where we put people first, serve with heart, lead with insights, execute relentlessly and win together. We live these values every day in service to others, with the capabilities and collective intelligence to help give brands and retailers momentum in the retail marketplace. To make it all possible, we aspire to foster an employee experience that empowers every teammate to achieve their professional and personal dreams.

About the Role:
Our Corporate Communications & Marketing Team is looking for a director of business unit communications who can lead beyond the tactics and develop results-driven strategies that engage, enable and inspire our... For full info follow application link.

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation’s Dept. at 949-214-2525 or workplaceaccommodations@advantagesolutions.net.