Head of Communications (all genders)

This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave (approximately 13 months). 

• Holistic strategic direction and continuous development of corporate communications in alignment with company objectives
• Overall responsibility for Corporate Consumer and Internal Communications
• Strategic advisory and positioning of the Management Board and Senior Leadership Team including the development of core corporate narratives
• Development and management of integrated communication strategies across all relevant channels and stakeholders
• Close aligned collaboration with Zalandos communications department
• Overall responsibility for steering and further developing press and media relations as well as building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Responsibility for communication in critical situations including the management of company-wide crisis communications
• Overall responsibility for the PR-driven execution of ABOUT YOU events (e.g. fashion shows) including media relations and stakeholder management
• Steering and quality assurance of key communication content and formats (e.g. communication strategies press materials internal formats executive communications)

Qualifications :

• Several years of comprehensive experience in corporate communications with responsibility for Corporate Consumer and Internal Communications
• Proven experience in strategic advisory and positioning of top management particularly at C-level
• Strong track record in managing complex communication initiatives as well as leading press and media relations including in the context of high-reach and international events
• Confident handling of demanding internal and external stakeholders with extensive experience working in matrix organizations
• Experience working directly with a Management Board or comparable senior leadership bodies
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a keen sense for relevant topics narratives and media dynamics
• High conceptual strength combined with a clear execution focus and decisiveness
• Strong presence assertiveness and the ability to provide guidance in critical situations
• Business-fluency in German and English

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A Place Where You Can Be You
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome exactly as they are.
Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
What we stand for internally we stand for as a brand: acceptance inclusion and a fairer approach to fashion.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time