Sr. Manager of Communications
REMOTE, GA, US US REMOTE, NC, US REMOTE, SC, US REMOTE, VA, US
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health and medical benefits
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Professional growth and leadership training
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Benefits may vary depending on your work location.
Bringing Home the Dough
Role is responsible for leading and executing internal and external communication strategies that enhance the Company’s reputation, engage stakeholders, and support business objectives.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• External Communications:
• Support media relations efforts, including proactive storytelling, press releases, and reactive media inquiries.
• Collaborate with Brand teams, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent messaging across all external touchpoints.
• Support issues and crisis communications planning and response, ensuring alignment with other internal teams.
• Internal Communications:
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement, alignment, and culture.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support business initiatives and organizational updates.
• Craft compelling executive communications, including speeches, talking points, and employee-facing announcements.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Digital Communications to develop messaging for internal communications channels including the intranet, LinkedIn, and digital signage.
• Other:
• Support the development of the company’s annual Corporate Responsibility report, as well as other investor-directed materials.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies using KPIs and analytics.
• Collaborate with agency partners and external vendors to support communication initiatives.
• Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in corporate communications, including:
• Proven track record in both internal and external communications, including crisis management and
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and agency relationships.
• Food, CPG, or Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or public relations is required.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary ranges from $115,000 - $130,000. Please reply by Monday, December 1. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Courtney Rehn at Courtney.Rehn@flocorp.com or (1) 229 4211195.
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