KeHE Distributors · 3 days ago
Senior Manager of Communications
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expKeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor that values a people-first culture. The Senior Manager of Communications will lead internal communications and external content, driving employee engagement and fostering corporate culture while ensuring alignment with the company’s goals.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive internal communication strategies aligned with the organization’s goals, values, and business priorities
Lead the creation and delivery of enterprise-wide communications, including executive messaging, leadership announcements, town halls, newsletters, and intranet content
Build and execute a thought leadership engagement strategy in support of brand objectives
Collaborate and influence company leadership at all levels to drive an ongoing enterprise communications and employee branding strategy
Manage internal communication campaigns that support organizational change, business transformation, and employee experience
Oversee content development, editorial standards, and messaging tone to ensure brand consistency and clarity
Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Champion KeHE Newsroom concept ensuring consistent flow of information to organization around key initiatives and news at the functional level
Stay current on internal communications and thought leadership best practices and emerging tools and technologies to enhance communication delivery
Ensure mechanisms are in place to build accountability, measure results, to make data-driven improvements, optimizing the impact of all communications
Drive strategy for use of third-party providers/vendors and manage relationships
Partner with Senior Leadership to ensure all communications and branding programs support the overall people and culture initiatives for the company
Ensure change management, communications, and training are in place to educate leaders and employees on any new enterprise wide or employment branding initiatives
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related field
8+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or development of content supporting enterprise-wide communication strategy and initiatives, with a preference for 5+ years of experience leading teams
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that drive results
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all organizational levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and dynamic environment
Expert in communication technology, theory and practice
Strong track record of leading a team of communications professionals
Strong track record of successfully designing and implementing innovative strategic communications programs and tools throughout a large organization
Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels of company leadership, including the CEO level
Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications to business strategy
Ability to develop highly effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally
Strong project management and time management skills
Exhibits a growth mindset; open to coaching and feedback; continuously learns
Demonstrates a passion for growing the unique mission and values of KeHE
Preferred
Master's degree
Change management and employee engagement experience is highly desirable
Experience with digital communication platforms, intranet management, and communication analytics
Experience with enterprise communications software such as ServiceNow a plus
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-09-24
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