Head of Communications

The person who will succeed in this role will have:

• Deep understanding of the logistics industry—and consumer tech, policy and media within that environment—and the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of high-impact communications strategies to support business growth with both clients and consumers.
• Comfort with working in close alignment with stakeholders including business leadership outside of marketing, ensuring buy-in and engagement in the communications strategy.
• The ability to collaborate with the executive leadership team on PR and communications initiatives, including the confidence to mold and polish narratives.
• Quick judgment when Identifying and developing media relations and public speaking opportunities, as well as the project and people management skills to see them through.
• Experience actively managing outside agencies and to integrate them properly into Veho’s structure as necessary.
• Excitement to regularly iterate and improve  a comms strategy for driving industry leadership through customer stories, thought leadership, etc. And the instinct to know when to adapt.
• An existing set of relationships with key media, bloggers, and influencers.
• The wisdom to know when to stop a workstream and when to double-down.

What You Bring:

• 10 -12 + years experience of leading public relations/comms teams at B2B or B2C focused companies. Agency-side experience is a plus.
• Experience building out new teams and onboarding agencies.
• Understanding of B2B and B2C communication strategies.
• Outstanding attention to detail, understanding of modern internet tools, and ability to communicate complex topics effectively.
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level.
• Impeccable project management skills, with keen attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through. Have the ability to stay organized in a growth environment without losing sight of the strategic goals.