Marketing, Digital and Communications Specialist IMCD is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation is what still drives us today. The ideal candidate will be able to appropriately identify the needs of both new and current customers to aid customers in their success using our product. This will be done by developing an appropriate level of communication with clients and internal team members to better understand and mitigate any issues the customers may face. The role of an IMCD Marketing, Digital and Communications Specialist is to create content and news (often times when there is no news), develop and deliver campaigns, messaging, and positioning in order for IMCD to be top-of-mind when the key audience considers a leader in specialty distribution. Additionally, support in delivering leadership communications to all our employees via our internal channels. Targeted Skills & Capabilities Creativity, collaboration, resourcefulness, and knowledge are characteristics that fuel the communications manager to proactively develop and execute external communication campaigns (and support internal communications). Excellent knowledge of translating business objectives to communication objectives and working on integrated communications linking the business group activities to the corporate brand. Excellent project management skills and ability to drive channel effectiveness. Deep knowledge in corporate media analytics and tools as well as managing corporate social media. Exceptional all-round communication skills. Near-native written and spoken in English and Dutch is key (additional language is an advantage). Strong stakeholder management within a matrix organization with multiple business units is essential. The position is responsible for: Establishing relationships with senior leadership, providing counsel on communications and marketing strategies. Working with both local senior leadership and Group corporate communications to align strategies that remain consistent with the global IMCD brand image and message. Collaborating with senior leadership to disseminate communications through new and innovative channels, allowing IMCD a broader and more efficient reach to internal and external key audiences. Building relationships with leaders and employees to help empower their credibility as IMCD ambassadors (via media training, message training). Supporting in developing content and cascading global leadership messaging via Global Town Hall/webinar. Supporting in Corporate Reporting (Annual and Sustainability Report) in content, design, and narrative. Collaborating with marketing BGs and Local marketing in developing content with the objective to properly maintain the consistency of IMCD’s brand image and message. Spearheading content creation to promote corporate messaging and support local marketing/BUs. Media relations: Working with Corporate Communications director to build a strong press office with innovative, compelling, and newsworthy angles to targeted media outlets and industry influencers. Overseeing proactive and reactive public relations and social media activities. Managing the corporate social media channels strategy and ensuring frequency in content and storytelling via our online platforms. Creating and executing engagement opportunities that promote company culture and thought leadership (tradeshows, customer/principal experience, media events, community events, etc.). Expected Qualification/Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in Business Communications, Marketing or Chemistry. Strong experience in Media relations, developing compelling content, and campaigns, Online and Social Media. General knowledge of Internal communications could be an advantage. English proficiency (C1) Work Experience: 3-5 years of corporate communications experience, either as Communications Manager, Business Communications Advisor/Partner in global matrix structured organizations, Marketing Communications, External Communications, in relevant industries. IMCD Offers If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their commercial field. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr