Primary Responsibility :

The Manager, Communications – Americas will be responsible for creating and executing the internal and external communication strategy and roadmap for the Americas region in accordance with the business priorities, and in line with the global communications strategy.  This individual will report into the Sr Director of Communications & PR and will work with various stakeholders including executives to develop compelling communications across multiple channels and provide media relations and public relations support.  This role demands the capacity to handle multiple large projects simultaneously, coupled with a commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent organizational abilities. Moreover, this individual should exhibit a proactive approach in taking charge of issues and ensuring their resolution through to completion.

What You’ll Do :

•Drives Americold’s communications initiatives in the Americas region.

Builds roadmap, process, and content calendar for all Americas communications initiatives. Manages the strategy, production, content, and distribution for all Americas communications activities and content (internal communications, public relations, crisis communications, change management, and community relations), ensuring timely development, approvals, and execution for all.  Supports the Americas leadership team in communications-related topics, including advising on content, timing, and frequency of information to be presented to appropriate audiences. Acts as a crisis communications coordinator at the Americas level. Collaborates with other regional communication leaders and Corporate Communications team to execute communications in support of global initiatives. Applies global processes, channels, and tools and actively collaborates with global teams in developing new processes, channels, and tools. Plans and leads internal company sponsored events where needed. Implements metrics to measure effectiveness of communications in Americas region with the goal of continuously improving communications strategy to reach and engage audiences Write clearly and informatively, edit work for spelling and grammar, adapt writing style to meet need.

What Experience and Education You Need :

5+ years of experience in the design, development, and execution of internal communications programs, as well as design, development, and execution of organizational development initiatives.  Bachelor’s degree in communication, organizational readiness, business management, or related program Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), must be flexible and adaptable to change  Experience communicating with a non-desk workforce (warehouse or factory), required Experience in strategic/change management communications, preferred

What Could Set You Apart :

• Strong English writing and editorial skills required, with fluency in Spanish considered an additional asset. Excellent influence and consulting skills including working with multiple constituents/stakeholders. Excellent problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).  Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required. Strong ability to operate within a complex organization with multiple stakeholders. Strong ability to form and foster business relationships. Ability to continuously improve and streamline processes for greater efficiency. Must be self-directed and demonstrate the ability to educate and influence others Demonstrates uncompromising level of integrity and code of ethics and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Requires travel for business occasionally, up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions. Also must be able to repeatedly get up and down from chairs, and reach or bend for several hours per day.
• Must possess manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to complete assigned tasks.
• May be required to carry loads related to travel and occasionally lift, carry, position, or move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
• May be required to travel by automobile and/or airplane for business-related purposes.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.