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Manager Communication & Community Management

Vorwerk International & Co. Km G belongs to the German family-owned company Vorwerk that has been operating in Wuppertal for 140 years. From the strategic head offices in Wollerau SZ, the Kobold and Thermomix divisions are managed.

We are an international company offering to our employees and sales advisors a wide variety of prospects. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands as well as long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to actively shape their future with us.

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The holder of this position shall align our communication internally and externally across all channels (including Corporate Social Media and Community Stars as part of the network) and countries through levering the newsroom. Enable smooth workflows between the virtual Vorwerk Newsroom and Vorwerk International. Establish and grow a network of relevant contacts on country level and within Vorwerk International. Enable easy access to information and insights

Implement, manage and embed the community strategy as part of the group communication strategy to enable value creation within the network of customers passionate about Vorwerk. Lead and support the country community champions teams to increase engagement and member retention and advocate the communities internally across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as point of entry for the Vorwerk Newsroom (entities and countries) in terms of specific topics in close cooperation with the VI-Marketing-Team.
• Enable smooth workflows between Newsroom and Vorwerk International.
• Enable easy access to information and insights within the Newsroom Framework.
• Ensure the alignment of entities and countries by taking part in regular Daily and Weekly Newsroom meetings and by reporting the latest insights.
• Proactively screen content and communication activities for duplications across countries.
• Managing the field of the “Community Stars” in close cooperation with the affected countries.
• Operational implementation of topics in the area of internal and external communication incl. corporate social media.
• Preparation of information, wordings, narratives, Q&As, etc. for the international sales organizations.
• Proactively screen content and communication activities for duplications across countries and on Corporate Level.

Know-How, Technical Skills and Experience

• BA/BS degree or equivalent working experience.
• Min. 1–2 years of online community management and PR/Social Media experience.
• Confident knowledge of MS Office applications, CMS and project planning systems.
• Working knowledge with Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and/or You Tube.
• Exceptional communication skills – fluent in English, other Central & Southern. European languages will be considered a plus.
• Understanding of SEO & SEM strategies to be used for online content.
• Be experienced in publishing to the web via a digital Content Management System.
• Critical thinking and understanding of when or not to engage in online conversations.
• Deep understanding of online communities, social networks and keeps abreast of online trends and developments.
• Experience implementing tactical digital community management plans and expertise in engaging and activating online communities.
• Experience using social media monitoring.
• Experience establishing metrics, developing insights and reporting on outcomes.
• An interest in the food and cooking.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent teamwork skills and willingness to cooperate internationally.
• Confident appearance, strong communication skills, decision-making ability and goal-oriented action.
• Structured, results-oriented work with a high degree of flexibility.

We are an international, by Kununu as top company 2024 awarded employer, offering various prospects to our employees and sales advisors. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands, and long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to shape their future with us actively. Our benefits include:

• Very international and multicultural business environment
• New, modern, and ergonomic offices
• Parking available and close public transportation connections
• Flexible working hours
• Home office possibility (part time)
• Profitable pension fund
• Individual benefits to choose from like, contribution to public transportation, parking, extra vacation days, company products, bike/ e-bike, sports equipment
• Own fitness room
• Free coffee and fruits

Moreover, since April 2021, Vorwerk International is a certified Fair-ON-Pay company as we want to underline our ongoing commitment to equal pay between women and men.
Read more about it here: https://fair-on-pay.com/certified-companies/

We are looking forward to getting to know you and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please apply by using the green link (JETZT BEWERBEN), which directs you to the recruitment tool.

Vorwerk International Co. & Km G
Verenastrasse 39
8832 Wollerau

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