Apparel Manufacturing Expert ($4B)

May reside anywhere in the United States, or Seoul Korea

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been exclusively retained to search for an experienced Corporate Communications/Social Media expert for one of the world’s largest global fashion companies. Founded in 1970 this company has experienced explosive growth through its commitment to innovation, logistics, superior sourcing, and design.

With its HQ in Seoul, Korea this company has offices in all over the world including , but not limited to NYC, Northern California, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Guatemala and more.

This multi billion dollar company serves serving all channels of retail: Mass, Big Box, Specialty, Department Store.

Because of our client is innovative work across all functional areas of its business, we have an immediate demand for a Corporate Communications manager.



Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, develop, and drive a 360-degree communications strategy to enhance our client’s Reputation by amplifying key narratives across all relevant internal and external channels
  • Craft overarching holistic narrative and develop communications tactics for our clients Global initiatives .
  • Develop clear and engaging internal communications to support the business, engage employees and customers – driving competitive advantage
  • Deepen relationships with trade media and industry organizations
  • Maintain holistic editorial calendar to guide communications activities and news flow, including social, digital, and traditional media
  • Amplify efforts on social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) as appropriate
  • Partner with Manager, Global Innovation and R&D Communications, on identifying synergies across the value chain and ensuring messaging is consistent across the value chain, particularly in areas such as packaging, responsible sourcing, and supplier engagement
  • Oversee day-to-day work of Coordinator, Value Chain & Communications
  • Collaborate with Global Communications contacts worldwide on strategic communications needs (media, events, internal communications etc.) specific to regional manufacturing and distribution sites
  • Engage, empower, and inspire employees worldwide through effective, compelling, and regularly cadenced internal communications that retain and motivate employees
  • Support internal and external contacts to develop and update (intranet/digital workplace) pages, ensuring pages are relevant and effective for employees/customers across corporate supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution functions
  • Partner with various internal organizations (i.e., reverse mentors, chief of staff offices, HR partners) to support business needs and promote various programs and initiatives
  • Support senior level internal executive appointment announcements
  • Oversee internal e-blasts
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across departments and regional sites to drive internal communications and employee engagement around key relevant moments (i.e., Safety Month, National Manufacturing Month, Quality Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign)
  • Seek opportunity to further engage “front line” workers on the manufacturing and distribution plant level through digital signage, custom Corporate pages and other communications channels
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and partner for key internal stakeholders (including Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chief Research, Product and Innovation Officer, their respective Chiefs of Staff, Supply Chain Leadership Team, Innovation/Product Development Leadership Team, and key customers.
  • Proactively seek key media placements, speaking opportunities and award opportunities to amplify and drive storytelling across the company.
  • Transition technical subject matter into easily digestible and newsworthy communications
  • Deepen relationships with top-tier, industry, and trade publications and organizations
  • Evaluate and respond to incoming media requests
  • Prepare leadership for media interviews (including the development of briefings, media trainings, etc.)
  • Identify key industry events, conferences, and spokespeople to drive Fashion narrative forward
  • Review and approve speaking opportunities for Leadership and key Executives
  • Pursue relevant industry awards and rankings
  • Amplify efforts on social media channels
  • Ensure content featured regularly social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TicTic, LinkedIn)
  • Explore targeted and paid posts as appropriate
  • Generate employee-driven social media content (e.g., Day in the Life) for channels like TikTok
  • Support Talent Branding efforts in partnership with HR and Talent Acquisition
  • Use strategic communication tactics to attract top talent to work at manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide to fill in-demand roles and maintain business excellence
  • Establish, maintain, and refresh content for external website and social media channels
  • Support various specific programs and initiatives to attract and retain talent
  • Highlight internal talent, including promotions and appointments
  • Partner with individual manufacturing and distribution sites on specific employee engagement and talent recruitment needs

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7 – 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with an ability to evolve and tailor writing style to suit various projects and channels.
  • Strong experience developing and implementing high impact communications initiatives at scale with measurable results.
  • Excellent executive presence with the ability to counsel business leaders and other key stakeholders strategically.
  • Highly organized, experienced project manager with great attention to detail, responsive and highly adept at prioritizing; resourceful and applies an open-minded, creative approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to transition technical subject matter into easily understandable and digestible content.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Location: Based in Seoul Korea, but can reside in the United States.  

Education:
· Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Benefits offered:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Vacation / Holidays
401k Program

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