Communication Lead Commercial Operations - Volvo Cars

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

What’s in it for you?
People who make a difference are the driving force who have built one of the most recognisable brands in the world. We are now looking for a change maker who thinks about communication opportunities in exciting and different ways – creative and critical thinkers who want to change the world with us at Volvo Cars. 

What you will do
In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of communication strategies and tactics in one of Volvo Cars six Business Areas, Commercial Operations.

You will be responsible to take input based on the overall communication strategy, the business ambitions at Volvo Cars and in the Business Area/Function as well as staying close and updated on outside insights such as trends, topics in society related to communication and the Business Area/Function. 
You are expected to have a 360-perspective on communication and need to drive the agenda both externally and internally with support from our central communications teams e g PR, Employee Communication, Content team and other internal stakeholders. 

You will have an overall project lead or oversee delegated projects from start to finish, and also, a responsibility to consider omni-channel approaches including new digital media. The role is responsible to consider audiences ranging from media, customers, analysts, potential future hires, Volvo Car fans but not the least our employees within the Business Area around the Globe.

Driving the communication agenda and finding the right stories that enable transformation and have positive impact on the company’s position, and business growth is key. In this perspective, there is a responsibility to support and advise our respective Leadership teams on strategic communication matters and be part of their leadership team meetings, leading the communication in a 360-approach. 

We want you to be passionate about changing the future of Volvo Cars. Have enough self-confidence to challenge the organisation and have enough self-awareness to be open minded and to learn from others.

As Communication Lead Commercial Operations, you will be part of the PR & Communication’s management team and report to the Head of PR & Communications, and work closely with the management team and stakeholders within the Commercial Operations as well as working closely across all key communication areas in the business. 

Who you are
We are looking for a passionate and creative communication professional with a proven track record in developing and delivering engaging and motivational communication strategies. You will have extensive experience in PR or journalism and a demonstratable ability to utilise different channels to deliver the desired business outcome. Having experience within change management is key. You combine your natural interest in creating innovative communication strategies with an ability to always find the right channel for every story. Last, but not least you have a dedicated interest in sustainability (and ideally experience in working with it) and acknowledge that it is a business imperative – critical to corporate resilience and success. 

Qualifications:
•    BA / BSc in communication, journalism, or equivalent experience
•    A strategic, analytical, and creative approach to communication planning, with an ability to manage a range of projects, balancing quality, and speed
•    Exceptional communication skills and fluent English: verbal, written, interpersonal and inter-departmental
•    A natural collaborator with a strong ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders and internal colleagues
•    A self-starter who is able to work independently and drive results 
•    The ability to bring clarity to complex situations and interpret in-depth business and technology messaging in a consumer-friendly way
•    Understanding of global corporate sustainability issues and challenges, including within the automotive industry 
•    A natural passion for news, communication, and engaging sustainability communication

How to apply and connect
Is this you? Do not wait with your application! We welcome your application by the latest on October 29th, 2022. For further information, please contact lotta.ericsson@volvocars.com.

Please submit your application on our career site and note it must be in English. Due to GDPR we do not accept applications via email.

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