Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont is actively seeking a results-driven communications professional with a proven track record in leading, creating and executing comprehensive corporate communication strategies. As the Director of Corporate Communications, you will be instrumental in shaping and maintaining Valmont’s corporate image and reputation. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, you will lead the development and execution of communication strategies to enhance our brand, convey key messages, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. We are looking for a candidate with exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, backed by a demonstrated track record, to drive our corporate communication initiatives on a global scale.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement a robust corporate communication strategy across multiple channels aligned with the company's overall goals, objectives and values, collaborating closely with C-level executives and others within the organization.
• Serve as the company spokesperson and primary point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media outlets, industry influencers, and stakeholders to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
• Support crisis communication efforts, providing timely and accurate information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various segments and departments, including marketing, human resources, investor relations, operations and legal, to align communication efforts and ensure consistency in messaging.
• Work closely with C-level executives to support their visibility plan, providing strategic communication guidance and crafting compelling messages aligned with brand voice.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of all internal communication, some press releases, speeches, articles, and other communication materials.
• Manage and mentor a team of communication professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify opportunities and challenges, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.
• Responsible for the overall service quality of Net Promoter Score (NPS) as it relates to internal communication efforts in delivering effective communications to employees.
• This role requires up to 25% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.
• Flexible, hybrid schedule, however, must be able to work in the office up to 5 days per week when needed.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Undergraduate degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications Arts or Marketing and/or extensive equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience with internal and external communication, preferably in a medium to large-size public corporation.

• Strong listening, creative thinking, influencing, and relationship-building skills with the ability to align communication initiatives with overall business objectives within in a matrix organization.
• Proven track record in driving measurable communications results in support of business goals, global brand, and widely recognized executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for various audiences.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team of communication professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with news reporters, issues management, crisis communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital and social media platforms for corporate communication purposes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• An understanding of the industry in which the company operates, including its challenges, competitors and trends.
• Experience within a company in effectively reaching both connected and in-field employees.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Proven record of increasing responsibility within a large global corporate communication or marketing organization.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and trust with cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience with data and analytics around communication efforts and building an ROI model to prove its value within an organization.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.