H&M is looking for a PR & Communication Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead your team and create conditions to enable strong performance, collaboration and deliverables of the full team
You create a local communication plan in accordance with global comm. plan
Based on insights from each individual market and with H&M’s customer in focus set goals, priorities and strategies on a yearly basis to meet the regional overall objectives, both short and long term
Ensure input in Regional Customer Activation meetings, making sure that we optimize the possibility to leverage on earned media and challenge and support PR & communication activities on Sales Market level when relevant
Proactive responsibility in ensuring that communications activities and organizational set up covers current and future regional needs, including continuous risk assessment and build, strengthen and protect the H&M brand by trustworthy communication
Focus on proactive Media Relations strategies to support regional objectives, crisis Management, support, guide and coordinate when needed
Ensure a strong regional communication plan that can work effectively and give high level input on strategic approaches in regional customer activation planning for optimized results within the region
Create conditions to enable performance of teams and individuals, identify and develop talents in order to build (future) organization and diverse team, strengthen team and foster collaboration
Follow up and report on KPIs and objectives connected to project responsibility, showing the connection to added customer value and the business when possible and challenges and follow-up on Sales Market results
Qualifications:
A communication degree/relevant qualification and at least 5years’ experience from similar managing positions and/or within PR/Communications on the Russian market
Proven strategic communication planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills
You have a strategic and analytical mindset with strong planning and prioritizing skills, and you understand synergies between owned, paid & earned media
You have excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English, knowledge in other languages is meriting
Proven track record in creating movement in brand perception through PR & communications activities and knowledge and experience of working with local media (fashion & corporate). Having a good network with journalists, stylists and influencers is an advantage
Previous experience from managing teams including leading other leaders in a retail environment is a given
Experience in being a part of senior management team, ensuring strong collaboration and integration of communication and experienced buyer of media and creative services
Meriting with competence within digital/tech and omni ways of working.