Regional Communications Manager

It's an interesting time for you to come on board at Vopak! Around the world, we connect the supply of and demand for vital products and resources. Energy that allows people to heat their homes and travel the world. Food for a growing planet. And chemicals for the production of various materials. Products that are vital to people’s lives. We ensure the safe, efficient and clean storage of such vital products. The global energy transition, the growing world population, and all new possibilities of emerging technologies and new energy sources make this a very interesting time to join our company.

Position Summary

This position handles internal and external communications for the Company including liaising with the media and establishing communications strategies and delivery methods.  

Essential Job Functions 

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates a commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Develops the division’s internal communications strategy

• Develops America’s division communications plan; coordinates with global communications department in Rotterdam.

• Contributes to building the organization’s culture

• Develops and provides communication tools to the operating companies based on their business strategic priorities

• Acts as the communications expert  for the Americas division

• Acts as the divisional advisor for global corporate publications

• Participates in the global corporate communications leadership team along with peers from other divisions (Europe and Africa, Asia and the Middle East, China)  and the global communications team

• Delivers corporate messages to the division using the most suitable communications methods

• Set content and edits the divisional newsletter and other communication channels in the Americas division

• Organizes and liaises with members of the media regarding special corporate community events

• Functions as divisional contact for corporate “event” celebrations

• Participates in global communications initiatives

• Attends informational meetings; disseminates information as appropriate

• Provides internal training on communications matters.

• Acts as Divisional expert in crisis management

• Coordinates with the global communication office the preparation of Press Releases related to the Americas Division

• Acts as the SME on the communications workstream in relevant projects

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position

Experience Requirement

• 10+ years corporate communications experience

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability in creative writing

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Customer service focus including the ability to speak diplomatically; problem solver

• Team building and negotiations skills

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications

• Ability to manage, motivate, coach and work with others to accomplish objectives; experience managing and influencing teams that do not report directly to you

• Ability to multi-task; experience in project management

• Comfortable working in a multicultural work environment

Education Requirement

• College degree in Business, English, Communications, or related field required

• Advanced degree preferred

Competencies

• Detail Oriented

• Analytical

• Communications

• Influencing

• Customer Focused

• Learning agility,

• Challenge-driven.

• Entrepreneurial spirit.

What we offer:

Every career at Vopak is given the opportunity to shine! When you join Vopak, you can count on:

• A challenging position with a high degree of responsibility in a Dutch multinational with a history over 400 years;

• Highly motivated colleagues;

• Room to grow through professional training and personal development opportunities at national and international level.