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POSITION SPECIFICATION
Client Company
Founded in 1847, client is one of the world¡¯s largest and most respected companies in the field of electrical engineering and electronics. Its 460,000 employees develop and manufacture products, design and create systems and plants, and provide customized services. The company supports customers in some 190 countries with innovative technologies and wide-ranging expertise.
In fiscal 2005, it generated sales of more than € 75 billion and net income of over € 2 billion. Its market capitalization was over € 65 billion and its stock is currently trading at a five year high. it has six business areas: Information and Communications, Automation and Control, Power, Transportation, Medical, and Lighting.
its world-leading position is guaranteed for the future by three company-wide programs: Innovation, Customer Focus, and Global Competitiveness. The company is building on its traditional strengths: its robust business portfolio, strong power of innovation, intensive customer orientation, global presence and sound financial management.
it cooperation with China began 133 years ago in 1872, when it supplied China with the first pointer telegraphs. The year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the first it office in China. it has now established more than 45 operating companies and 51 regional offices in China. In fiscal 2005, sales to customers in China amounted to € 3.2 billion. New orders totaled around € 4.1 billion. it is also a major customer in China ¨C it sources over € 3.5 billion of product every year. With a workforce of 36,000 people, it is one of the largest foreign-invested employers in the country.
Position Summary
Develop company-wide integrated communications concepts and measures that will position the company with internal and external audiences. Advise and support company management and the Business Units in all communications-related matters.
Key Relationships
Reports to: President of China
Head of Corporate Communications (HQ)
Direct reports: Team of 20
Other key internal relationships: Business Unit Leaders
EVP HR
Communications staff in each province
Other key external relationships: Journalists
PR, event management and ad agencies
Universities
Investors
Major customers
Major Responsibilities
Work closely with corporate executives (both HQ and China based) and business unit leaders to develop appropriate communication strategies across a range of areas: corporate market communications, corporate media relations, internal communications, corporate public relations, online communication
Work closely with business unit and provincial communication executives to implement global messages and guidelines appropriately tailored for local conditions
Work closely with HR to ensure internal communications supports the overall HR strategy
Employ, direct, manage, train and reward communication professionals and mobilise a team to deliver best practice communication services
Build a positive relationship with the media
Manage and motivate external vendors
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideal Experience
Previous experience running Corporate Communications for a large corporation in China
Early career experience in journalism in China an advantage
At least 15 years in the communications/PR sector, either with corporations or agencies
Minimum of five years of management experience
Critical Competencies for Success
Teamwork and influencing. it is an extremely large and complex organization. Success in the company in a role like this comes from the ability to persuade and to work with others, rather than to dictate.
Strategic ability. China is a huge market for it and is therefore very high profile within the company. Setting the right direction for both internal and external audiences is critical.
Project management. While the day to day work will be done by subordinates, on issues of critical importance the Director will have to take personal control to ensure that things go well.
Cross cultural capability. The ability to bridge the gap between headquarters and the local organization is very important. Knowing how best to present issues and work toward solutions with Germans, Chinese and other nationalities is essential.
Other Personal Characteristics
Fluent English and Mandarin
Plz provide ur CV to [email protected] or contact 01065051031 nikki if you have interest in this position.
