Regional Communications Manager and Executive Assistant

Regional Communications Manager and Executive Assistant 
 

We are looking for a Regional Communications Manager and Executive Assistant for our Huntersville, NC facility. In this hybrid role, you will primarily focus on managing the commination strategies for the Americas Region working with internal and external stakeholders to create strategic execution of communication initiatives. The secondary focus of the role will be to provide executive assistance to the Regional President of the Americas.

Your Responsibilities:

Communications

• Collaborate with the Americas Leadership team and leaders of different product lines to implement communication strategies across internal and external channels, ensuring a cohesive message and compliance with Global guidelines and branding
• Plan and execute exhibitions to showcase the company’s products and services in the region and prepare new product launches 
• Lead regional communications team and coordinate and prioritize their activities for the region ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communications channels
• Prepare and execute digital communications with local and trade media via press releases, articles, and responding to inquires in a timely manner
• Responsible for organization and delivery of corporate messaging tailored to a diverse range of employees within the organization
• Voice of the region in the global communications team
• Responsible for leading a team of 1-3 reports in the communications department located in the Americas region

Executive Assistance

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President of Americas, including follow up of initiatives, manage scheduling and execution of management meetings, business reviews, calendars and personal calendar management
• Prepare and organize digital documents, presentations, and reports for executive review
• Manage communication flow, often sensitive and confidential, between the President, Americas and Global Leadership Teams in Europe as well as other business stakeholder to ensure timely responses and effective collaboration
• Hands-on team contributor on a variety of projects

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or English concentration preferred
• 5+ years of experience in communications and/or marketing preferably working for an international company in technology or manufacturing
• Effective communicator with ability to communicate complex issues in a compelling and effective manner, combined with strong writing and presentation skills
• Proactive and organized with the ability to deal with short deadlines in an agile environment for a global organization
• Willingness to get empowered to create value for the regional management team
• Solid project management and/or event planning experience preferred
• Management of projects and initiatives across hierarchical levels and multiple cultures
• High level of self-organization and passion for communication
• Positive attitude and trustworthiness
• Execution minded and ability to independently make judgements and decisions
• Ability to reprioritize in a changing environment
• Advance the leadership team in the use of modern communications and organizational tools (SharePoint, AI, workflows, Office 365, etc.)

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us
 
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
 
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 
 
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
 
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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