Strategic Counsel, Leadership Effectiveness
· Develop and oversee global communications strategy.
· Collaborate with select regional in-market teams to ensure consistency in execution of global communications strategy, coordination of hero product launches and campaign initiatives.
· Partner with social teams worldwide to develop synergy with timing of social campaigns and key influencer seeding and outreach.
· Oversee the writing and editing of press releases, ensuring the development of story ideas aligned with corporate comms strategy
· Develop and present KPI measurement and analysis of Belkin press coverage and share-of-voice, lead organizational succession and bench-strength planning efforts.
· Establish leadership effectiveness metrics and reporting to enable leaders to assess performance and inform decisions.
· Develop an understanding of all elements of our business – product management, supply chain, product design, sell-in, in-store merchandising, engineering, etc.
– to create long-term barriers-to-entry against competitors in a highly-competitive marketplace.
External Relations
· Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace globally and positively position Belkin to consumer, business, industry and trade media worldwide (consumer + enterprise).
· External agency partnership: manage agency on development of media tactics and ultimate execution of the campaign.
Oversee PR agency activities and ensure a high level of efficacy.
Lead an external agency to drive press coverage and positive reviews as well as information gathering and data analysis efforts to drive program optimization and future enhancement of PR plans.
· Have expert understanding of relevant industry and media trends.
Requirements/Preferred Qualifications:
· 4 year college degree or sufficient proficiency in written and verbal communications skills.
· 8+ plus years experience in a similar position, with at least 3 years experience managing a team.
· Enterprise and/or B2C, agency, CPG or networking industry experience preferred.
· Ability to expertly understand deep hardware, software and enterprise technologies – and translate this deep understanding to varying consumer and business audiences
· Strong, long-standing 1:1 media relationships; ability to quickly forge new media relationships via high emotional intelligence and storytelling
· Ability to interact positively and effectively with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as with customers, vendors, partners and investors.
· Thrives in a fast-paced environment and working with a small but incredibly agile team with tight budgets – scrappy, resourceful, a hard worker wanting to be a part of a growth mindset team
· Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate and manage agency partners.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work and influence.
· Deep understanding of (earned) modern influencer landscape and how to incorporate into a traditional media outreach program
· Natural leadership skills.
Must be able to work in a matrix environment, able to collaborate cross-functionally with an entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic teaming abilities
· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, strong presentation skills
· Act as a role model for others in line with organization values.
Be proactive, results-oriented and a self-starter motivated by challenging tasks while maintaining a healthy work life balance and positive attitude
· Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and professional agility
· Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
· Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
· Must possess the right blend of confidence and humility
· Global PR experience, second language a plus.
What you’re getting into
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet.
We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences.
Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business.
Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day.
There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious.
Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential.
Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view.
Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels.
At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
We are committed to diversity.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace.
All candidates applying for a job in the EMEA region, please review the Applicant Privacy notice HERE
Location:
Playa Vista, California
Posted 2 Days Ago
Full time
10009820
About Us
At Belkin International, people come first.
Without question, the single greatest contributing factor to our nearly 30 years of success is our talented and ambitious staff.
We’ve found that by creating an inspirational, supportive and enriching environment, we thrive.
Around here, it’s not about fancy titles, strong political positioning skills, or a healthy list of names to drop.
It’s about results.
We know what needs to be achieved, and we work together to get the job done.
Each of us uses our individual knowledge, creativity and resources to come up with fresh ideas and new concepts we can truly own.
With that independence comes a high degree of responsibility and accountability, but we always rise to the occasion.
We’re loyal to our coworkers, to our brands, and to the company.
We lead by example to motivate those around us.
We all share a passion for winning and are committed to building upon our success.
We’re focused on the future and excited to show the world that the best is yet to come.