Corporate Communications Assistant Manager / Manager (Asia Pacific)

Corporate Communications Assistant Manager / Manager (Asia Pacific)

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Summary
Reporting to the APAC Head, Corporate Communications & Sustainability, the Assistant Manager / Manager of Corporate Communications, APAC will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of internal communications plans for CMA CGM Asia-Pacific, and strategies for both internal and external communications for the company’s intra-Asia carrier brand CNC. This role is instrumental in building and protecting the CNC brand and to create a united and engaged internal organization in the APAC region.

Responsibilities
• Develop and implement external and internal communication strategies as aligned with business objectives and priorities
• Drive and defend CNC’s brand awareness and reputation via traditional and social media campaign
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including trades and commercial teams, as well as country offices to develop strategies that support respective business needs and priorities
• Produce materials such as press releases, speeches, keynote presentations, award submissions, Q&As and others as necessary
• Provide communications counsel to executives and crisis communications support.
• Drive and oversee internal communications through various internal comms channels, newsletters, production of written and video content, executive engagements and townhalls etc.
• Provide guidance on corporate branding in all internal and external facing materials

Requirements
• 4-8 years in public relations/corporate communications, preferably with agency experience. Prior experience in the shipping / logistics / transportation industry is an advantage
• Ability to lead, manage, and execute internal and external communications plans independently, as an individual contributor, or with a team
• Highly competent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in French, Chinese, and/or other Asian languages a bonus
• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to produce high-quality output in fast-paced, high stress environments
• Agile and adaptable to change
• Adept at leading and engaging stakeholders across different functions and geographies
• Has strong media relations skills and knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office

This role is open for local employment only.

Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.