Communications Manager Nordics

AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars online. Its local European consumer brands like wirkaufendeinauto.de offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe’s largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a car online. AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of €3.5 billion in 2019.
About your role:
The AUTO1 Group Communications team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic colleague with a wide skillset consisting of B2B and B2C Product PR, Internal Communications and Corporate Communications. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to build national communication in collaboration with the HQ, leaving a footprint of its own.
The Communications Manager will play an important role in implementing our processes, the corporate and brand-related communication strategy at a local level and will be the interface to the communications department of the headquarter in Germany (Berlin). He/she will:
Plan, coordinate and implement internal and external communication processes and measures in cooperation with the HQ
Coordinate, respond and align national press requests
Conceptualize, plan and execute national PR- and communication measures for our B2B brand AUTO1.com and B2C brand Autohero in print and online media
Create engaging and informative national content for our different IC channels (Intranet, Newsletters, Videos, Surveys, etc.) in accordance with the brand’s identity & tone of voice
Extend, build & maintain the journalist network in the national automotive industry
Support the marketing team in planning and designing advertisements in B2B trade magazines
Monitor, analyze and evaluate national Communication & PR activities
Contribute on relevant fairs and press conferences
Take over classic press work, such as translating (SWE ⇄ ENG) and creating texts, press releases and the preparation of interviews

You will report directly to our Head of Communications located in our HQ in Berlin and will work closely with the Vice-President AUTO1 Group Nordics.
About your profile:
Successfully graduated studies of media- and communications studies, journalism or a similar field in economics or humanities
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience (ideally in an automotive- or eCommerce company) and interest in automotive topics
Excellent communication skills as well as high stylistic confidence and competent writing
A sense for interesting stories as well as an understanding of how classic and new media work and how their representatives operate
Experienced in interacting with media representatives
High commitment, self-assured appearance and ownership of responsibilities through structured and independent operating
Swedish at mother-tongue level and very good English skills

About our offer:
A lot of responsibility from the beginning
Become part of our success story and work in one of the few European unicorns with annual revenues of over 3.5 billion euros
Your contribution counts - With your work, you contribute to our corporate success and are part of our revolution in the automotive industry
An international team with highly motivated employees and an honest feedback culture
Challenging projects with a lot of room for influence, which you can take independently to the next level
Attractive benefits - We offer you company pension, health insurance (sjukförsäkring), wellness contribution, discounts on different offers and regular team events

How to apply:
Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are happy to receive your application including your resume and cover letter through the application button below. For questions regarding the job, please contact:
Beatrice Lönnqvist
Head of HR Nordics
+46 70 860 46 91