Advantage Solutions

Director Corporate Communications DEI

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Overview

· Partner with Internal Communications and External Communications teams on HR, DEI and other people and purpose-related content

· Drive Employer Brand, company culture, DEI and ESG with internal and external communication strategy and people-focused story mining

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

· Manage internal and external communications strategy and content development to support the company’s DEI and ESG strategy and narrative with a 365 approach, including:

o Ongoing demonstration of strategic commitments and progress

o Reinforcement of values and behaviors

o Ownership of cultural moments content

o Development of ERG impact stories and event amplification

· Support head of the DEI team with communications needs (e.g., event talking points, internal presentations, quotes for press)

· Partner with DEI team on awards strategy, submissions and applications

· Review internal and external communications content with a DEI lens, as needed

· Independently analyze and qualify targeted DE&I events and sponsorships to use as a strategic platform for building awareness of Advantage Solutions DE&I initiatives.

· Provide recommendations to Advantage Solutions VP of DE&I, DE&I Board, Corporate Communication team, and other business leaders.

Human Resources

· Translate Employer Brand narrative into a career channels editorial strategy and manage all content development; partner with internal and external communications team on how to reinforce in their channels

· Develop communications for candidate experience and campus recruiting, with a DEI lens

· Partner with HR teams on enterprise-wide cyclical communications as needed (e.g. benefits, performance reviews, training and compliance), providing strategic counsel and distribution execution

· Support Talent Acquisition’s professional and high-volume recruiting efforts

Misc.

· Support VP of HR Communications in response to crises and cultural issues

· Assist with development of ESG report and storytelling, as needed

Skills & Experience

Required

· 8+ years of experience in a communications or marketing role

· Proven understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

· • Excellent written & verbal communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • Strong prioritizing Skills • Flexible & adaptable, able to change & alter according to changes in projects or business environment • Well organized, detail oriented, & able to handle fast paced work environment • Ability to work effectively with management and senior leaders

· Copy-editing in AP style

Advantage Solutions

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Manager of Corporate and Executive Communications-internal will be responsible for all communication from the Executive Leadership Team, direct various strategic level communications for the Company including but not limited to key positioning messages, corporate/organizational messages to employees. This individual will need to build strong relationships internally and externally to develop and hone communications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and development pf communications, news articles, marketing materials, print publications, videos and websites for internal audiences.

• Oversee development and better utilization of communication mediums throughout the company to ensure break-through of messages and ultimate value to the end receiver. Partner with executive leadership team to develop streamlined communications throughout the company. Overhaul and streamline content on company intranet and print communications

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

– This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

– Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

– Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience

– 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, media or similar setting

-Experience in internal corporate communications mandatory.

-Experience managing web sites/content and understanding of web development process

-Experience managing print communications

-Experience marketing/communicating in alternative mediums (social media)

-Executive level interface

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to cultivate relations at all levels of the company

• Sensitivity to company politics and cross-functional interdependencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and web-browsers

• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment

• Good interpersonal skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Advantage Solutions

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