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| Job Ref: | 2013-3380 |
| Employer: |
SunPower. |
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France |
| Job Description: |
Overview: Do you want to make a bigger impact on the world? SunPower's vision is to change the way the world is powered, and we are doing that every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team. SunPower is widely recognized as the global leader in high-efficiency solar for residential, commercial and utility markets. We operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia and are seeking talented people to join us in building a global clean energy future. SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees' commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards. In an industry that is reshaping the world's energy future, there's no better place to be than SunPower. Summary of Role: SunPower?s Corporate Communications Director will be responsible for communications efforts in Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), working in tandem with corporate communications colleagues in California and SunPower?s marketing group, business units, human resources, public policy and investor relations teams around the globe, as well as Total?s New Energies Group. This role requires an organized, hands-on team player who instinctively works in a collaborative manner, has the judgment to prioritize busy days and competing demands and can speak up with sound communications counsel. Flexibility based on workload and demands is important. Position is based in TBD, reporting to the Vice President of Global Corporate Communications. Job Description The Corporate Communications Director focusing on work in EMEA countries will be responsible for: ? Development, coordination and execution of strategic, comprehensive communications plans; corporate, product, service and system announcements; events, and speaking engagements including the development of talking points and decks; ? Alignment of communications, public policy and marketing efforts with business priorities; ? Prioritization and focus for communications efforts; ? Development of key messages that resonate with targeted audiences; ? Media relations, proactive and reactive; and ? Media pitching for key trade shows and booth staffing ? Experience with media events and tradeshow execution, reserving stand space, placing show services, on-site logistical support, event planning, contract negotiations with hotels, catering and audio visual companies ? Experience with creating booth graphics, promotional pieces, and booth stand layouts Critical competencies include: ? Exceptional written and verbal communications skills; ? Ability to address inbound opportunities and threats; ? Flexibility to learn and grow with a growing company and evolving sector; ? Curiosity and competency to package technical and business information for general audiences; and ? Intuition on messaging adjustments, channel selection and resource deployment based on external news/events. Requirements ? BS in communications or journalism or equivalent work experience ? Minimum 10 years in Communications-related field ? Multi-lingual with strong written and verbal English skills in addition to French and other languages ? Hands-on experience as a media trainer and with crisis communications ? Experience in a fast-paced, competitive environment ? Experience in a global publicly-listed company, preferably in both the headquarters and regional offices ? Outstanding strategic, communications, interpersonal and team-oriented skills ? Motivated self-starter ? Travel ? Occasional early morning, late evening and weekend work The ideal candidate would have global experience at a public company with technology and/or energy expertise as well as in a heavily regulated, policy-driven environment. Minimum Requirements: Minimum 10 years in Communications-related field Preferred Requirements: Requirements ? BS in communications or journalism or equivalent work experience ? Minimum 10 years in Communications-related field ? Multi-lingual with strong written and verbal English skills in addition to French and other languages ? Hands-on experience as a media trainer and with crisis communications ? Experience in a fast-paced, competitive environment ? Experience in a global publicly-listed company, preferably in both the headquarters and regional offices ? Outstanding strategic, communications, interpersonal and team-oriented skills ? Motivated self-starter ? Travel ? Occasional early morning, late evening and weekend work The ideal candidate would have global experience at a public company with technology and/or energy expertise as well as in a heavily regulated, policy-driven environment. *LI-JE |
| Post Date: | 07/25/2013 |
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