Senior Director, Communications AmAPAC

Job description

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. The Senior Director of Communications will establish and lead enterprise communications strategy aligned to business priorities and growth across the Americas & Asia Pacific (AmAPAC) region. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role will support the President of AmAPAC and partner closely with regional business leadership to build and execute communications programs that strengthen reputation, enhance executive visibility and foster employee engagement while integrating market driven targeted initiatives. This role has responsibility for external and internal communications for the AmAPAC region. Position is hybrid and based out of our GXO office in Greenwich CT, or Fort Lauderdale FL. What you'll do on a typical day: Communications Strategy & Execution Develop and execute regional (multinational) communications strategies supporting business priorities aligned with the ELT transformation agenda. Serve as a trusted advisor to AmAPAC leadership Translate business objectives into clear communications strategies, messaging and execution Identify opportunities to elevate the company’s profile in the U.S. Serve as point on operational issues management, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic response. Ensure alignment with Global Job Architecture expectations for strategic, enterprise-level impact Media Relations and External Engagement Build and manage relationships with key U.S. business, trade and industry media Support executive visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements, interviews and thought leadership. Integrate select marketing capabilities including targeted brand storytelling, content strategy, segmentation, and digital campaigns into strategic internal comms Partner with external marketing/brand teams to ensure consistency of voice Develop compelling applicable multimedia content (video, social-style internal content) Internal Communications Foster employee engagement through clear, consistent, and inspiring internal communications. Partner with HR and business leaders to support cultural evolution and change management initiatives. Team Leadership Help establish scalable communications processes and operating model Manage agency partners and external vendors Acts as a strategic advisor to Regional CEO and SVP HR Build organizational capacity through coaching and talent development What you need to succeed at GXO: Bachelor’s degree 10+ years of communications experience, including significant external communications experience leading media relations, corporate reputation, and executive visibility programs; experience in a global organization preferred. Experience in global, matrixed organizations Strong executive presence and stakeholder management Background in marketing, branding, or digital communications strongly preferred Strong media relations and storytelling capability Experience working with senior business stakeholders Proven track record in: Media relations with business and trade outlets Executive positioning and thought leadership Brand positioning Issues management 10%-20% travel to U.S. sites, industry conferences and events, GXO offices #LI -hybrid Greenwich CT, hybrid Fort Lauderdale FL Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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