Global PR Lead, VanMoof – Amsterdam (NL)
About the job
Are you ready to make a lasting impact at one of the world’s leading electric bike companies? We’re revolutionizing the way we move around our cities, and as our new Global PR Lead, you’ll help us shape the future. We’re looking for an experienced and innovative PR leader to direct the development and implementation of our global PR strategy. This role will report directly to the CMO and will be responsible for building and leading the PR team, owning the PR budget, and advancing the premium status of the VanMoof brand.
If you’re an empathetic leader with a passion for pushing boundaries and bringing brands to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the VanMoof team and help redefine urban mobility at a cutting-edge global brand.
What you’ll do:
- You’ll develop and lead the execution of VanMoof’s global PR strategy to drive brand awareness, affinity, and customer acquisition.
- You’ll lead the PR team and drive team performance to achieve key goals.
- You’ll set PR targets and make sure that they are achieved through creative ideation, media outreach, brand partnerships, and other tactics.
- You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including brand marketing, product marketing, and social media to make sure our messaging is consistent across all channels.
- You’ll develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts and secure high-impact placements across global publications.
- You’ll lead and manage all brand partnerships and media relations, ensuring alignment with VanMoof’s brand values and mission.
- You’ll manage and evaluate PR agencies and contractors to ensure that work is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
- You’ll create and manage PR budgets, ensuring maximum ROI and that expenses are kept within budget.
- You’ll track and analyze PR performance metrics and KPIs, reporting insights and progress to the CMO and executive team.
What you’ll bring:
- You have over 10 years of experience driven brand awareness through PR and communications, with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing global PR strategies.
- You have exceptional servant leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to build, lead, and develop PR & Comms teams.
- You have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience in crafting compelling narratives and media pitches.
- You have existing strong media relationships and experience in securing high-impact media placements.
- You have the ability to build and manage relationships with external partners and agencies, including experience planning, negotiating and executing media- and brand partnerships.
- You are a strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- You’re fluent in English – additional language skills are a plus.
What you’ll get:
- 26 paid holidays for you to unwind
- Additional paid leaves for special occasions, e.g. marriage/bereavement, maternity/paternity and moving house…etc.
- Your very own VanMoof bike (lend-lease)
- Yearly one discount voucher on a VanMoof bike
- All the tools/equipment you’ll need to do the best job possible
- Pension plan by Doenpensioen a.s.r.
- Discount on Dutch health insurance
- Unlimited free consultations for mental well-being with Open Up
- Healthy (discounted) lunch provided when in the office
- Snacks & beverages at the office to keep you Moofing
- Weekly Bootcamp, kickboxing, and circuit training
- Classpass membership, and OneFit discount
- Hybrid working environment
About us:
We’re making it our mission to get the next billion on bikes. Truly city-proof, our rides shrink long commutes, scare off bike thieves, and amplify your pedal power. We’re riding the future together. Are you in?
Job descriptions are difficult to interpret. We understand you might not tick all of the boxes above. The truth is, we don’t either. If you feel excited about our upcoming challenges, we encourage you to apply now.
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