Communications Manager/Senior Manager at Dyson

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Social Media, Influencer Engagement, Strategic Planning, Storytelling, Brand Equity, Leadership, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Agility, Resilience, Persuasion, Creativity, Business Acumen

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

About Us Dyson is a global technology company with a unique philosophy - to solve problems that others ignore. It transforms every category it enters with radical and iconic re-inventions that work, perform and look very different. About the Role We are looking for a strong communications expert to accelerate and transform Dyson’s reputation in Japan. The successful candidate will be able to lead agencies and cross-functional teams to adopt new ways of PR. They will have up to date knowledge of new /social media and influencer-led communications as well as outstanding relationships with key target media, KOLs, zeitgeists and emerging influencers in Japan. This incumbent will have an innate ability to tell inspiring stories (and inspire others to tell their stories) in a way that works for Japanese audiences. They will lead new initiatives to challenge previous PR ‘norms’ to inspire and motivate people inside and outside of Dyson. Main Stakeholders Working day to day in Dyson’s in-house Communications team in Japan and with regional and global Dyson Communications leads, the role will also collaborate closely with the local Commercial teams, Cross-category Social Media Manager, as well as the global Social Media team. Core responsibilities: This person will lead earned Communications activities, from strategic planning to execution of campaigns that 1) support commercial objectives and 2) drive storytelling/thought leadership coverage that enhances Dyson’s reputation. Major accountabilities: STRATEGY - Plan and implement the Communications strategy for Dyson in Japan with a focus on maximising exposure and impact on the consumer benefits of Dyson products underpinned with our problem-solving approach, our products, people and places and the Dyson philosophy. Also, continuous planning and actions are required to position Dyson as an aspirational and premium that prioritises technology and innovation. Effective budget management. REPUTATION BUILDING - Maximize each narrative to build Dyson’s reputation and desirability as a global technology company with products that deliver advanced performance and long-term value. Grow share of voice and understanding of the Dyson difference while driving impact in tangible ways to contribute to business growth. LEADERSHIP – Be a global leader for Dyson working closely with different stakeholders to create strategic plans to execute with excellent outcomes. Strong resilience and collaborative behaviours as a leader working with X functional team. ENGAGEMENT – Drive engagement with the right media, influencers, KOLs and third party experts to strength brand equity across all focus categories. Responsibilities: Establish strong Dyson credentials in Japan through earned media Proactive contact with relevant media and influencers Grow Dyson’s share of voice and reputation in key spaces with related earned social / influencer activities Build Dyson’s brand equity by holistically working with cross function team Create locally relevant event experiences and narratives that land the Dyson difference for consumers through experiences and coverage Strategic planning and execution of high impact product launches Holistic quarterly, yearly communication in to work with X functional team About You Skills & Competencies: Minimum 7 years and above of PR/Communications experience in a PR/Communication agency and ideally in-house with expertise in Product PR and Brand PR as part of a fast-paced, agile and change driven industry. Depending on experience, the role can be considered at Manager or Senior Manager level Digital communication and/or experience with digital media/social influencers Early adopter with having high interest for new ways of PR/ Communications Strong business acumen as a strategic thinker who delivers excellent execution Fluent in English verbally and written skills Personal Characteristics: Proactive, out of the box thinker, less reactive communicator. Entrepreneurial, trying new ways of generating results Agile, flexible, resilient. Proactive problem solver who embraces change. Sees ambiguity and constant change as opportunity Collaborative, but also able to assert and influence and overcome objections Able to think strategically, but also organized, hands-on, prepared to see through plans Persuasive, personable, clear communicator Fast paced, high energy + highly disciplined #LI-CY1 #LI-ONSITE Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity. At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.

Responsibilities

The Communications Manager/Senior Manager will lead earned communications activities, from strategic planning to execution of campaigns that support commercial objectives and enhance Dyson’s reputation. They will also drive engagement with media, influencers, and experts to strengthen brand equity across all focus categories.