External Communications Specialist

Are you excited to tell our story, the story of a growing international family business, to the outside world? Do you get energy from working in an innovative and commercial B2B environment, with a strong focus on E-commerce? Then join Kramp as

External Communications Specialist

Your team 
You will be part of the growing Corporate Communications team situated in Varsseveld, where our Headquarters are. This is an enthusiastic team of 6 professionals, led by Ruth Oortgiesen, Head of Corporate Communications. The team supports all other teams with strategy- and change communication, employee experience, public relations and external communication.

Since we also have an office in Utrecht, near the station, you can work there as well.

What is your role? 
As an External Communications specialist you will develop and execute international strategies on our corporate reputation, plan for significant aspects of external communications and conduct research on key issues and trends. You will also work closely with our international marketing team. Let’s make it specific:  

• Creating, measuring and building on our international reputation and execute strategic external communications programs for all relevant stakeholders of Kramp
• Advising and collaborating with senior leaders
• Maintain our corporate story for all external stakeholders  
• Manage and build pro-active relationships with European media 
• Follow potential issues, seek for opportunities and prepare holding statements, press releases, messaging and Q&A documents
• Utilize your writing skills for speeches, press releases, social media and (video) scripts. 

Who are you? 
This new role requires someone with strategic thinking power, who knows how to make an impact. You are firm, well organized, proactive, have excellent communication skills and a high level of responsiveness.  You live in (the east of) the Netherlands and are available for at least 32 hours a week.

Furthermore, you bring:

• a bachelor's degree in Communications
• 5+ years experience as a specialist in External Communications in a complex, international environment
• experience with acting as a spokesperson
• strong stakeholder management and advisory skills
• fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.

What do we offer? 
We are an ambitious, fast-growing, and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect: 

• a good salary
• generous pension plan
• profit sharing bonus
• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime contract) 
• flexible working policy in hours and location (Varsseveld, Utrecht or home)
• travel- and working from home allowance 
• adequate budget for training and courses 

Do you want to join us? 
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in your story! Please use the application button and send your CV and motivation letter. It’s that easy!

If you do not fully meet all the requirements for this role, and you think you would be a good match for us, please apply and convince us. 

Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Specialist monique.welling@kramp.com.

About us 

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional, and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges, and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.  

Working at Kramp means: 

… you belong here! ​Being part of our open business community​ 
… your work makes a difference!​ Have an impact on what matters

… you will develop and realize​! Learn and realize your potential 

More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl`

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