External Communications Manager
About this role
Company Description
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced External Communications Manager to lead and align our Business Area (BA) Port Solutions' external communication activities. In this key role, you will play a central part in how we represent ourselves to our customers and other external stakeholders, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to content and execution.
As the process owner for external communications in BA Port Solutions, you will collaborate closely with marketing, communications, customer experience, and frontline sales teams. The position can be based in Hyvinkää or Espoo. We work in a hybrid model, with an expectation of being at the office 1-2 times per week.
Responsibilities
- Develop, drive and execute external communication in close cooperation with Business Unit (BU) Marketing, with a strong hands-on approach to content and execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key trade media.
- Manage and harmonize the press release process across BA and BUs.
- Create high-quality BA-level content to strengthen our technology leadership.
- Plan and oversee social media activities in line with the agreed guidelines.
- Collaborate with Corporate Communications to align activities and enhance brand awareness.
- Act as a key user of external communication tools.
- Ensure consistent BA-level communication and provide support to BU marketers.
- Maintain and continuously improve external communication guidelines and processes.
- Manage advertising activities and compile media activity reports.
- Measure comm