Senior Manager Corporate Communications

About the Job

Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize the greatest contributions to the company can come from anywhere in the organization, and we know that the next one could be yours! We are looking for a Sr. Manager of Corporate Communications who will be responsible for developing and establishing a multi-channel communications strategy for the flow of information to our internal and external stakeholders.

What's unique about this job (What you’ll do)

• Manage, monitor and report on the effectiveness of corporate communications efforts.
• Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the internal and corporate communications function including planning, and staff development.
• Manage the publications, and public relations efforts, including Media Relations, Press Releases, media interviews, and other public speaking opportunities for high level Executives and corporate speakers.
• Manages internal communications, consulting with senior leadership and Departments (HR, Operations, Member Experience, Legal, ESR, etc.) to ensure promotion of PriceSmart activities.
• Develop the Communication strategy for PriceSmart Corporate Identity by translating the goals of the international business into communications strategies and programs.
• Manage the pitch ideation, asset development, and publishing processes. He/she will build the standards, processes, infrastructure, and team needed to scale an elite communications function driving value at a fast-growing organization from the ground up.
• Develop and enforce editorial calendar for all publications and solicit submissions.
• Evaluate which members of media, academics, analysts, partners, and more are important for PriceSmart and devise and execute creative strategies for building relationships with them.
• Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization. Work with leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• Manages crisis communications as needed.
• Integrate into all relevant areas of PriceSmart while collaborating with our leaders to build and implement external and internal communications.
• Assists the marketing department in creating an impact through storytelling across all of PriceSmart’s print, digital and social media platforms and channels.

Bring your passion and expertise (Who you are)

• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other publications.
• Self-reliant, good analytical person results oriented.
• Innovative thinker, with a history for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and initiative-taking; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance, and administration initiatives.
• Experience in building and coaching a team of communications specialists.
• BA/BS – Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic corporate communications and media relations to advance an organization's mission and goals.
• Excellent judgment and creative critical thinking skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management role either in-house or with an agency, working with US and Latin American markets.

Some important intangibles

You feel connected to our mission and values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Community and Continuous Improvement

You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success

You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

Enjoy working hard

Full of energy for the things one sees as challenging

The ability to remain calm when dealing with unforeseen constraints.

The above description is designed to state the general nature and level of work performed in the function. It is not intended to contain or be construed as an exhaustive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A complete job description may be made available to you through the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks – We take care of our people

We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. This is what we can offer for all your hard work:

• PriceSmart Membership Card
• Pet Insurance
• BenefitsHub for Employee Discounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition
• LTD
• Supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth
• Education Assistance Program
• Calm Meditation App
• Beyond competitive pay
• ...and more!
• Fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
• 401K Contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Our Commitment

We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Get to know us

PriceSmart was founded with a purpose: to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.

Throughout the years, we have constantly asked ourselves how we can do more and have a greater impact. We want to prove that we are a company that can grow, be profitable and do good in the world, and we have learned that it takes a great organizational culture to achieve that goal.

At PriceSmart, you can look forward to company events, anniversaries celebrating our employees with more than 20, or 30 years of tenure, volunteering and learning opportunities, and just great company filled with curious, kind folks. Dreaming up and sharing ideas aren’t responsibilities reserved for certain teams or leaders; the challenge of building our own culture is on all of our shoulders. That sense of community and belonging keeps us excited to walk through the door every day, wherever that door may be, in any of our 13 countries.