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ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Head of Corporate and Marketing Communications

Country/Region:  DE
Location: 

Stemwede-Dielingen, NW, DE, 32351

Req ID 61073 Stemwede, Germany
     

We are looking for a new colleague as a Head of Corporate and Marketing Communications (m/f/d) in our department "Chassis Systems & Modules" at our location in Stemwede-Dielingen.

 

Your Tasks:

  • Create and execute global internal and external communication strategy. Implement communication plans that support various initiatives throughout the year, including trade shows, plant openings, HR campaigns and media, customer and internal events
  • Create impactful and differentiating communication assets from briefing to roll-out
  • Global Spokes Person, also representing the organisation in associations and in the poltical sphere
  • Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them and manage external crisis communications as needed, including issues related to product, locations or personnel.
  • Lead, guide and empower core activities of the communication functions including budget, planning and staff development.


Your Profile:

  •  Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, journalism, communications, PR or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, preferably with a globally operating automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
  • Strong interpersonal communications and excellent skills for developing relationships within all levels and regions of the organization
  • Ability to create strategic plans that reach key business goals and well organized and target-focused, Ability to manage multiple projects with complex tasks in parallel
  • Excellent knowledge of English and German

 

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.  
With some 165,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €43.8 billion in fiscal 2022. The company operates 168 production locations in 32 countries. 

 

The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program.

 

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Corporate and Marketing Communications (m/f/d) and apply now!

Contact

Julia Ibele

(+49) 7541 77963555

DEI

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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