Pr & Brand Communication Specialist

Alapala Makina Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş.

Alapala is one of the leading global machinery producers and solution providers in grain milling technologies since 1954. Exporting 95% of its production, Alapala is the leading exporter of Turkey in both food processing machinery and grain milling categories. Also; the company is placed in the list of top 1.000 exporters of Turkey. We have 700+ turnkey project references in 4 continents and over 120 countries across the globe. Having a wide global network, Alapala is also locally existing in more than 48 countries including regional offices and representatives.

 For Alapala Dış Ticaret in Yeşilköy, we are looking for a PR & Brand Communication Specialist who will be responsible for developing and leading the communication strategy and PR plans of Alapala.

The successful candidate will be responsible leading the internal and external communication activities in order to support the business targets of the company. This includes development, implementation and maintaining of communications plans and programs, branding, managing communications channels, providing tools and media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration, International Relations or other relevant fields,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field,
• 360 degree marketing and communications competencies including public relations, social media and digital communications(B2B experience is an asset),
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in Turkish and English,
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively,
• Strong customer focus on both internal and external customers,
• A fast and continuous learner, independent and possess strong analytical skills,
• Male candidates should have completed the military service,
• No restriction for travelling.

 Job Descripiton: 

• Develops and drives the Communications mission and strategy and initiates Communication programs for the organization,
• Drive innovation, especially in Digital Communications.  
• Acts as trusted advisor for business and management with regard to all communication activities local & internation,
• Defining and setting Media Relations strategy, policies and guidelines for Alapala Group,
• Ensures that quality standards for Communications operations and processes are met at all times.
• Develop and manage the annual PR budgets and ensure to be within budget. To ensure high quality outcome from PR agencies. Track the performance through research.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends.
• Track competitors’ activities and ensure necessary action plans are developed proactively.
• Screen and identify potential cases for Crisis Communications,
• Foster ownership culture in communications. Engage, develop and retain next generation of communications talents,
• Abide and adhere to a high standard of business ethics and maintain exemplary conduct according to Alapala Compliance Guidelines, Policies, Procedures and Requirements.