Sr. Communications Manager (Remote*)

The Senior Manager Internal & External Communications is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that helps ODP Business Solutions achieve their communications goals. They will work closely with senior management to ensure that the companys messaging is consistent effective and aligned with its objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and execute communications strategies that support ODP Business Solutions goals
• Drive the development and execution of effective PR strategies
• Creation of content for instance blog posts website descriptions newsletters social media conferences/events press releases and featured industry articles as well as key internal communications.
• Gather analyze and report marketing and communication campaigns data and use the insights to adjust our approaches as needed
• Handle press inquiries and requests for interviews

They will lead a team of 12 support team members. This person will work closely with product management sales leaders ecommerce team and the brand marketing team to drive all communications internally and externally to customers.

*Remote: While this position does not currently require relocation candidates within a radius of our physical locations including but not be limited to Boca Raton Itasca and Austin will be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall Public Relations strategy for ODP Business Solutions
• Develop & manage public relations strategy for the company brand and verticals
• Build relationships with key publications and reporters to shape coverage; manage media outreach including creating media relationships
• Draft and edit press releases
• Maintain media lists track media coverage respond to reporter requests and focus on proactive media opportunities from firm events
• Serve as primary point of contact with media and reporters
• Work with the Marketing on strategic integrated marketing communications projects relating industryfocused campaigns
• Contribute to the content on the website social channels and intranet
• Communications Strategy and Planning: Develops and delivers communications strategy to all internal stakeholders/strategy & execution externally. Works closely with the Sr. Director Sales Operations Sr. Director Sales Operations Regional Vice Presidents Corporate Vice Presidents and Senior Vice President of Contract Sales in the development of BSD communications strategy across all stakeholders and in providing input to senior management. Ensures that key messages are aligned with the overarching communications strategy.
• Lead and develop direct report
• Reporting and optimization of metrics / KPIs

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in communications or Public Relations or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 810 years experience in B2B category management and growth Public Relations or Communications
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use computers and technology for information and to access information necessary to complete the job
• Leadership comfortable with matrix environment financial management and reporting
• Sound strategic planning skills and a strong strategic thinker able to connect the business agenda with broader contextual issues
• Ability to relate communications strategy and supporting campaigns to the drivers of the business
• Excellent interpersonal written and oral communications skills
• Strong writing skills and creative flair
• Good personal credibility is required
• Strong organizational management and technical skills; ability to multitask; detail and deadline oriented; ability to handle stressful situations with poise
• Performance driven and focused with solid change management communications skills.

About The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated businesstobusiness (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence which includes worldclass supply chain and distribution operations dedicated sales professionals a B2B digital procurement solution online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot LLC; ODP Business Solutions LLC; Veyer LLC; and Varis LLC The ODP Corporation empowers every business professional and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule: The company offers competitive salaries a benefits package which includes a 401(k) and more along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position please click the Apply Now button.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability protected veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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