Lead of Corporate Communications, E-commerce, CEE region

Are you someone who wants to work in an exciting, fast-paced growth environment, with significant opportunities to drive strategic change and meaningful results?

Our client, a leading EMEA e-commerce platform, is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and is in search of a seasoned professional to fill the role of CEE Lead of Corporate Communications. With a proven track record of success and ambitious plans for expansion, our client stands out as one of the top e-commerce companies in the region and is rapidly gaining recognition on a global scale.

The CEE Lead of Corporate Communications will be based in either Berlin or Bucharest, with a focus on targeting key markets such as Germany, Poland, Czech, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece and Romania. As a key member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s corporate communications strategy and enhancing its reputation in the CEE market.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, guaranteed performance-based bonus, and stock payouts annually, providing an attractive incentive for top talent. With plans to build a junior team over time, there is ample opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organisation.

The company emphasises perpetual growth, digitising merchants, fostering SMEs, and empowering women economically. Their innovative culture impacts customers, partners, and society positively. Their hybrid model blends remote productivity with vibrant office collaboration, including monthly in-person gatherings and optional weekly office days. With diverse global teams offering ownership from day one and a startup spirit, they prioritise continuous learning through agile practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead corporate communications initiatives, including crisis management, sustainability campaigns, and brand development.
• Manage media relations and cultivate positive relationships with journalists and influencers in the e-commerce, fashion, and retail sectors.
• Organise and coordinate events to enhance the company’s reputation and visibility in the CEE market.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on communication strategies and initiatives.
• Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities to drive commercial growth for the division and the wider business.

Key requirements:

• Proven track record in corporate, crisis, sustainability, and brand communications, with a specialised focus on the e-commerce, fashion, or retail domains.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields, showcasing a solid foundation for strategic engagement, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, operate independently, and effectively manage agency relationships to achieve organisational goals.
• Exceptional organisational prowess, adept at juggling multiple priorities and projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in dynamic tech companies or startups, complemented by a background in agency work or a cultural alignment with fast-paced environments.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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