Compass Group USA · 20 hours ago
SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (CHARLOTTE, NC)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveCompass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company known for its great people and service. The SVP of Communications is responsible for defining and driving the organization’s communication strategy, focusing on market positioning, reputation management, and internal coordination.
AdviceFood and BeverageHospitalityProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Create the company’s overarching messaging and identify the appropriate channels as part of an overarching, cohesive communications strategy
Partner with the CEO and other senior executives to craft and deliver consistent, high-impact communications
Strike the balance between consistent Compass-wide themes and individual, sector-led focus areas
Advise on how to optimize communications for GEO
Provide executive oversight for crisis communication planning, readiness and response
Coordinate closely with other relevant functions, operations and the global communications team, where appropriate, to ensure external messaging aligns with reputational priorities
Monitor reputational risks and develop proactive positioning strategies as needed
Define and own the communications strategy for major enterprise initiatives and changes, including system / process implementations
Partner with HR, Business Enablement and business leaders to communicate organizational impact and foster change understanding and engagement
Design scalable communication frameworks that support change across diverse employee populations
Oversee relevant support for all corporate functions to ensure communications to the business are planned and sequenced effectively
Align team resources and messaging strategies to ensure coordination, efficiency and message consistency
Manage relationship with creative and content production team to ensure brand and voice standards are maintained
Qualification
Required
Experience in corporate communications or related field, with proven track record in building integrated communications strategy
Deep expertise in internal and external communications in a large, decentralized organization with multiple stakeholders
Ability to build trust with executive leaders; capable of influencing and advising at the most senior levels
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong editorial judgment
Strategic and systems-oriented thinker, comfortable operating in ambiguity
Preferred
Experience of working for a publicly traded company
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Company
Compass Group USA
Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Fetherston
CEO - Business & Industry Sector
Minit Gupta
CFO, Business and Industry Sector
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