Job Description

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Senior Manager, Automotive Comms

This leadership role reports to the Director of Communications and will partner with cross-functional teams and in particular with the brand, social and trading teams to lead on the comms strategy and deliver on earned media outcomes with a focus on our automotive aftermarket category.The communications team in the UK is part of a global function so this role will work closely with colleagues in the US.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious automotive PR manager with 10 years of management experience under their belt to join a business which is a major player in the UK aftermarket landscape and has exciting plans for the future. The eBay comms team has delivered many high profile campaigns in fashion, homewares, tech and luxury in recent years, we are looking for someone to bring their experience and knowledge to deliver a step change in how the car parts and accessories vertical shows up externally.

Responsibilities:

You will lead proactive comms campaign development and execution \xe2\x80\x93 you will be responsible for developing highly integrated PR programmes which support eBay\xe2\x80\x99s business objectives

Own the strategy and drive storytelling campaigns across our automotive vertical

Be part of a cross-functional working group for vertical-specific go to market plans and deliver essential communications counsel to internal partners.

Be a strategic thought partner to the business, demonstrating industry understanding and customer insights- be willing to challenge, test and learn.

Manage budgets, multiple work-streams and agency teams

Foster strong media relationships with automotive media to build eBay\xe2\x80\x99s commercial and brand reputation across trade and customer stakeholder groups.

Skills & experience required:

10 years working at a mid-senior level on recognised brands in a fast-paced, PR environment, either agency or in-house, with proven experience in the automotive sector

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who is a nimble and creative storyteller, has a penchant for cross-team collaboration, a proactive and energetic approach, impeccable judgement, presentation and communications skills

A natural flair for news and social trends coupled with excellent news and editorial judgement and an in-depth understanding of how the media operates

Ability to interpret data quickly and create genuinely interesting and relevant media pitches and story opportunities.

Understanding of the UK media landscape and established relationships

Experienced in delivering campaigns which engage the enthusiast automotive community

Experienced in briefing spokespeople, drafting media q&as, statements and releases

Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Capable of influence at multiple levels - able to build strong relationships across wide range of partners

Great teammate, self starter with a drive for being proactive, focused and results driven, quick, confident, yet considered decision-making

Ability to assimilate new, complex business information and grasp new systems and processes in a corporate environment

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