Senior Manager - Internal Communications

Advertising/Marketing

Got some big ideas? Join the team that brings the world-famous Target brand to life.

Purpose

As a senior manager, you will be responsible for the overall communication of company strategy, with an emphasis on culture, brand and leadership messages.

See Yourself:

Strategy, Direction and Brand Management

Serving on corporate committees and task forces for new initiatives

Being responsible for internal brand management

Delivering effective, timely feedback to team, stakeholders and vendors

Assisting specialist in the development and implementation plans and addressing obstacles to the execution of those plans

Controlling progress to goals and objectives through regular status reporting

Seeking opportunities to improve and enhance current processes

Controlling expenses within budget and reporting potential variances

Client Support

Developing communication strategies to support business objectives

Managing senior leadership messaging strategies and speechwriting needs

Prioritizing client requests, issues and adjustments to appropriately reflect business needs

Understanding and managing client's expectations to ensure client service satisfaction by meeting needs and requests in a complete and timely manner

Representing business area as a business communication consultant

Staff Management and Development

Supervising team of senior specialists/specialists/coordinator/administrative assistant

Providing leadership, coaching, motivation and assistance to team members to ensure teamwork and high performance in the accomplishments of all responsibilities and projects

Developing and administering performance appraisals

Hiring and training new staff

Recommending wage and promotion actions

Being responsible for the performance management of senior specialists and their direct reports

Administering counseling and corrective action if needed

Participating in succession planning and follow-up activities to develop staff

Adhering to company diversity efforts

Mentoring high potential team members

Actively participating in the annual goal planning process for the department

Initiating, defining and implementing changes to standards and procedures

Reviewing and approving implementation of new programs to improve quality and productivity

Developing and recommending operating budgets for personnel, training, supplies, equipment, travel and outside services necessary for effective operation of the team

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Four year degree in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, English or Public Relations

Two years supervisory experience

Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple teams

Strong organizational skills

Desired Requirements:

Target Corporation and/or retail knowledge

Previous management experience

Minimal travel required for most positions

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