Manager, Corporate Communications EMEA

Veeam seeks a results-driven corporate communications professional to work as part of our corporate communications function in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The role will drive communications programs, including Public Relations (PR), analyst relations (AR), and executive communications (both internal and external) across the region. The successful candidate will report to the Director of EMEA Corporate Communications and will be a team player working closely with executives, marketing teams, and PR agency partners to create, drive, and manage successful and impactful communications campaigns.

As a critical part of our public relations team under the Global Corporate Communications department, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to partner with other professionals worldwide in AR, PR, social media, and internal communications. The role is based in Europe, with a preference for the United Kingdom or Germany, and will require some international travel.

Your tasks will include:

• Contribute to clear messaging that supports Veeam’s umbrella awareness and brand reference program.
• Oversee the execution of influencer activities across the region, with a specific focus on thought leadership programs and analyst relations, to drive Veeam’s brand visibility and reputation.
• Support a network of PR agencies to ensure KPIs are met; keep the team informed and motivated, working together and sharing best practices while utilizing the entire team for solid execution and maximizing Veeam’s brand awareness and thought leadership opportunities across media and other influencers.
• Budget management with forecasting and planning; focus on delivering a strong return from PR activities, with complete alignment to sales and marketing plans for EMEA
• Manage regional spokesperson development program in line with corporate messaging and priorities.
• Development and support of external messaging on Veeam’s technology and solutions through tight collaboration with key regional and corporate stakeholders
• Liaison and ongoing engagement with Veeam´s partner ecosystem to support strategic campaigns thought leadership, and customer references.
• Drive special communication projects in support of critical corporate communications priorities.
• Deep involvement in the region’s customer reference program (focus on win stories and joint communications activities)
• Participate in high-stakes and special projects, including M&A, crisis, and issues management.

What we expect from you:

• A minimum of 5 years in communications (agency and in-house positions) and/or marketing communications experience, ideally in a Business-to-Business (B2B) industry.
• Proven experience within PR, AR, as well as with other communications disciplines and marketing functions in the B2B technology industry (ideally with PR agency experience).
• Proven track record of developing and driving successful programs, campaigns, and thought leadership initiatives, including demonstrated experience in content development within a relevant field or industry and ability to consistently deliver creative, original thinking across multiple topics.
• Experience in working as part of a high-performing international team.
• Ability to successfully support a network of PR agencies and third-party vendors.
• Knowledge of/relationships with key industry and business media across EMEA as well as relevant analysts as a bonus that has led to impactful, consistent media coverage and results.
• Proficient English language speaker and writer.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate, partner, and drive for results with customers and key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal
• Comfortable with influencing and communicating with all levels of the organization
• Deep understanding of influencer marketing, paid media strategy development, social media, and experience in amplifying customer success stories
• Excels at creative storytelling and pushes for new ways to engage audiences
• Sees a way through challenges and approaches problems with a solutions mindset
• Self-directed, as well as a team player; proactive, efficient and energetic
• Sound judgement, a knack for diplomacy, experience with project management with multiple stakeholders, and the confidence to engage and build consensus with functional leaders at all levels
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative as a result of excellent work ethic, time management, and organization skills

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