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Responsibilities

Globally responsible for market communications of Evonik’s Silica business

Translation of the Silica strategy into a market communication strategy

Implementation of market communication strategy and responsibility for the global market communications budget as well as for the cost management

Working in the helix organization of the Market Communications function and leading a team consisting of staff from the Content, Digital, Creative, Trade Show and Support Chapters

Collaboration within the matrix of the Silica business with, sales, product management, general management and other stakeholders in the company

Strategic and operational management (messaging, marketing assets, PR work, trade show, etc.) and steering of integrated market communications globally

Management (i. e. commissioning, briefing, leading, invoicing, controlling) of external service providers

Product brand management (brand portfolio, architecture, strategy, positioning, communication, leadership)

Collaboration with the divisional market communicator and market communicators from the division on cross-business topics for the division

Requirements

Successfully completed university degree in natural sciences, journalism, economics or liberal arts

Several years of experience in market communications/ marketing and ideally previous experience in the chemical industry

Ability to work in an agile matrix organization

Strong project and stakeholder management skills

Excellent German and English language skills

Ability to adjust language and content complexity to varied target audiences

Convincing appearance, strong communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels as well as strategic thinking and a good aesthetic judgement

Willingness to travel occasionally