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Communications Manager

LimburgHybridHours negotiable6-12months

An experienced Communications Manager is sought for a retail organization's marketing team.

  • The assignment is for maternity cover.
  • You will lead consumer and corporate communications across the Netherlands and key cross-border markets in Germany and Belgium.
  • The role requires travel to the organization's locations, with 2 days per week presence at the main site and a monthly visit to a second location.

What you do

  • Develop and deliver strategic communications and PR plans.
  • Lead external PR agencies across three markets.
  • Drive media and influencer engagement.
  • Create compelling stories around campaigns, partnerships, events, and new store openings.
  • Provide strategic communications counsel to senior stakeholders.
  • Support reputation and crisis communications.

What they ask

  • Strong communications and PR experience, ideally within a consumer-facing sector.
  • Experience developing and delivering strategic communications programmes.
  • Proven experience managing agencies and working across multiple markets.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Strong media relations, storytelling, and reputation management expertise.
  • A commercial, proactive, and highly organised approach.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English. German would be an advantage.

Practical

  • Hybrid working options are available.
  • International exposure: work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organisation.
  • Learning & Development: access online learning platforms and internal development opportunities.
  • Values-Based Culture: thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where excellence, innovation, and making a difference are valued.
  • Positive Work Environment: a high percentage of colleagues recommend the organization as a great place to work.
  • The organization values diversity and supports flexible working wherever possible.
  • Adjustments and support during the application process are possible.

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