Head of Communications and Training

My client is seeking a confident, articulate and experienced Head of Communications and Training. This is a busy and varied position.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications

• Produce, implement and manage communication strategies in line with Marketing plans

• Monitor and review impact/results of communication strategies to propose more effective approaches

• Produce content for communication materials such as tasting notes, product sheets, website articles, press releases, booklets and brochures

• Seek new and develop existing relationships with industry journalists/press contacts

• Act as main point of contact for product information enquiries from media/press

• Seek new and develop existing relationships with industry influencers and people active on social media for consideration as part of each communication strategy

• Develop cross-industry relationships with press within the luxury sector for potential collaboration opportunities

Training

• Manage all levels of training programme at head office and/or at venues around the UK when required

• Support Account Managers through education and training to assist execution of event objectives

• Manage and oversee ongoing training and events for throughout the year

Skills:

• Strong overall communication skills

• Clear and articulate communication skills in person and on media platforms

• Confident public speaking

• Ability to deliver training sessions and presentations

• Ability to design and deliver presentations using visual aids e.g. Powerpoint

• Excellent written communication for various media formats such as trade articles, press releases, training modules etc)

• Strong content creation for press articles and product support

• Research skills for accurate, relevant and up-to-date information

• Experience with managing and executing marketing/communication briefs from conception to completion

• Good understanding of the strength of various platforms to shape communication packages with

marketing campaigns and new product releases (media literacy)

• General computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel and typing skills

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

• Work as part of a team to complete department objectives

• Work proactively and independently

• Well-presented

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