Communications Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

The Communications Manager, North America, will play a critical role in shaping how Refresco communicates its vision, values, strategy and business achievements across the region. Serving as a trusted advisor and strategist, this professional will bring fresh, innovative approaches to strengthen the company’s presence and reputation. In close collaboration with Group Communications and the broader North American Communications team, the Communications Manager will design and deliver integrated strategies and operational communication plans that align with both regional and global priorities.

This role is responsible for driving impactful internal and external communications, ensuring consistent, engaging and effective messaging that connects employees, stakeholders and communities with Refresco’s story, all while staying on brand.

We are looking for someone who has excellent writing skills, superior design and visual literacy, and strong project management skills. As a valued member of the Communications team, you will help the team execute a wide range of communications activities across the business unit both internally and externally. The Communications Manager will demonstrate a superior understanding of corporate communications and the ability to work with senior executives and cross‑functional teams.

You will be expected to be very organized and with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. To ensure success, the Communications Manager should be resourceful, organized, and self‑motivated.

• Responsible for both internal and external communications with the goal to inform, engage, inspire and connect, with both internal and external audiences.
• Adept at managing vendors and agencies, in a self‑starting, high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment. Operate at both a strategic and tactical level.
• Regularly work with the Communications Director North America, while also facilitating projects and deliverables for the entire Operating Board North America all while demonstrating evidence of creativity, enthusiasm and the utmost professionalism.
• Extract clear, targeted messaging with the right tone and in leveraging both traditional and new media.
• Have the ability to find what makes Refresco stand out via branding, our values, our story and culture, and build content around these elements
• Create engaging, creative, and targeted employee communications that align with business goals
• Write content for all existing digital platforms, email, newsletters, social media, intranet, website, etc.
• Drive consistency in communications processes, including measuring effectiveness
• Research, write and edit a variety of internal publications in several formats
• Manage relationships and projects with vendors as needed
• Work cross‑functionally to develop best practices and promote communications consistency
• Coordinate social media calendar, keeping our…