Professions

The communications manager develops the Schneider Electric's image and identity towards all publics. He distributes coherent information, both internally and externally, in line with the Group's strategy and values.

The communications manager has a transversal role:

• Externally, he transmits clear information about Schneider Electric to the media, professionals, public authorities or civil society. It is his task to bring out the value of the Group's business, highlighting its specific characteristics, sales strategy, international policy or news.
His communication tools: press campaigns, exhibitions, brochures, films, targeted meetings, etc.

• Internally, he communicates the Group's projects and major policies to teams in addition to giving them customer feedback. It is an essential mission that participates in bringing out the value of employees'work and that contributes to strengthening a feeling of belonging to the company.
His communication tools: company magazine, management communication, posters, information meetings, surveys, etc.

Managing a crisis situation or the promotion of a new product, the profession of communications manager is closely linked to external and internal events. By his reactivity, he knows how to respond to urgent situations and withstand periods of intense activity. There is a permanent challenge: deliver relevant information, with a powerful message that is easy to understand.
Working for the Group at local or head office level, he also frequently needs to travel to meet his interlocutors and participate in different communication operations and events.

The communications manager can evolve towards related functions: Human Resources, Marketing or Buying.

Education and training 
• Graduate studies in communication or, according to the profile required, engineering studies
• Fluent in English

Professional experience
Depending upon the position to be filled: marketing professional, public relations specialist, social marketing expert.

Qualities required
• Solid general culture
• Ability to create and manage communication campaigns
• Mastery of new technologies
• Strong personal relations skills
• Ability to synthesize
• Interest in communication techniques
• Taste for travel