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7-Eleven · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, External Communications

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a strategic communications leader to oversee the External Communications team and deliver best-in-class strategies to promote, protect and elevate brand 7-Eleven. As Senior Manager of External Communications, you’ll shape the voice of an entire family of powerhouse brands and lead an award-winning team of passionate communicators.

Food and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of an external communications strategy that supports all of 7-Eleven, Inc.’s banners and brands – including 7-Eleven, Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company, and Raise the Roost

Drive brand visibility, strengthen reputation, and influence consumer behavior through innovative earned media strategies that generate measurable impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering strategic counsel and communications that align with organizational priorities and amplify our external voice

Collaborate across functions to uncover compelling narratives, proactively identifying storytelling opportunities tied to key initiatives such as fresh food, private brands, proprietary beverages, and 7NOW Delivery

Safeguard the brand by leading proactive and responsive crisis communications strategies that mitigate reputational risk

Elevate and drive reappraisal of the brand through thought leadership strategies, establishing executives as thought leaders in their respective fields through speaking engagement opportunities and media interviews

Build and execute proactive awards strategies promoting both the brand and the exceptional talent behind the brand

Guide best-in-class external communications channel management of the newswire, company website and more

Partner with global teams to deliver cohesive media relations strategies, ensuring alignment across international markets

Lead with a data-driven and outcomes-focused mindset to maximize effectiveness and output of team against corporate priorities

Qualification

Corporate communications experienceCrisis communications strategiesLeadership experienceChannel managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyWriting skillsPrioritization skillsWork under deadlinesQSR experienceRetail experienceFranchisee experienceAttention to detailTime management