Senior Corporate Communication Specialist

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Summary The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for building organizational alignment, elevating executive leadership, and driving cohesive messaging across the region. Acting as a trusted strategic communications partner, this role crafts high-impact narratives for C-suite leaders, leads enterprise-wide change and project communications, and builds external visibility to strengthen brand reputation. What you'll do 1. Leadership Communications (40%) Executive Narrative Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communication strategies for C-suite and senior executives. Content & Messaging: Draft executive keynotes, all-hands addresses, strategic memos, external op-eds, and media talking points that articulate corporate vision and business priorities. 2. Cross-Functional & Strategic Alignment (40%) Drive Cohesion Across Teams: Design cross-functional communication frameworks that break down silos, foster operational alignment, and build a unified regional corporate culture. Enterprise Project Support: Lead communications strategy for major corporate initiatives, organizational transformations, supply chain initiatives, and cross-divisional programs. 3. External Engagement & Executive Profiling (20%) Thought Leadership Roadmap: Establish and manage a structured external profiling program for senior executives to elevate the organization's regional industry profile. Platform & Visibility Acquisition: Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact external platforms, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, industry white papers, and strategic media opportunities. Stakeholder Positioning: Position the company as an employer and business partner of choice across external networks (industry bodies, suppliers, NGOs, and trade groups). What you'll need Professional Background: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, marketing communications or corporate affairs, preferably within a multinational corporate regional headquarters Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, International Business, Marketing or a related discipline. C-Suite Ghostwriting & Executive Presence: Exceptional storytelling and written communication skills, with a proven track record of ghostwriting keynotes, speeches, op-eds, strategic memos, and talking points for C-suite and regional senior executives. Internal Communications & Event Design: Demonstrated experience creating cross-functional communication frameworks, driving change management messaging for major transformations, and planning high-impact internal platforms (e.g., divisional town halls, supplier summits). Matrix Organization Navigation: Strong stakeholder management skills to partner effectively across matrixed functions (e.g., Operations, Commercial , Country Management, HR) and synthesize complex business priorities into clear narratives. Crisis & Issues Preparedness: Solid judgment and experience providing rapid-response messaging and risk mitigation strategies during sensitive operational or regional disruptions. What you'll receive We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Market Leading Remuneration Package: Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus Life Insurance Medical Insurance Supportive Environment: Out of Office leave for important appointments In-house training courses Training sponsorship scheme Work-life Balance: 5-day week Competitive Annual Leave Charity, Community and Sporting Events