Global Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Manager

Location : Barcelona

City : Sant Just Desvern

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 42282

BUNGE has a very dynamic and exciting opportunity as a Global Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that build influence, credibility, and strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The position will be critical for enhancing Bunge's reputation, elevating its brand, showcasing executive leaders as industry experts, and fostering two-way dialogue to promote Bunge's vision and objectives globally. You will also support major strategic initiatives and business transformation in EMEA through M&A or joint ventures and  related integration activities through the development and execution of  relevant strategic communication plans.

“Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world.  Looking to the future, our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better, faster and simpler way.  Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world – creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.”

Note: You are ideally located in Barcelona to obtain this job.

More on the Communications Manager role:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and content plans focused on stakeholder engagement and thought leadership.
• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans and strategies to support complex EMEA transformation programs, business projects or integrations following M&A.
• Manage the development of high-impact content, including white papers, articles, executive presentations, speeches, and press releases, ensuring complex topics are translated into compelling and accessible formats.
• Identify, map, and engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including media, business partners, industry partners, policymakers, and influencers; cultivate and maintain strong relationships to enhance brand advocacy and alignment.
• Collaborate closely with Bunge's sustainability business partners to strategically carry and amplify Bunge's compelling sustainability story to relevant external platforms and stages, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare them for high-profile speaking engagements, complex announcements, media interactions, and other key interactions by crafting talking points, briefing documents, and essential messages as well as tools, and training to effectively communicate.
• Act as a key contact for media inquiries and proactively pitch thought-provoking story ideas that favorably position Bunge's leaders and expertise.
• Oversee the amplification of thought leadership content across digital and social media channels to significantly increase reach, engagement, and influence.
• Develop content and multichannel communication materials to drive change and transformation, including executive communications, internal stories and announcements, FAQs, presentations, videos, and town halls.
• Lead the strategic planning, sponsorship identification, logistics, content development, and overall management of multiple events designed to support stakeholder engagement and thought leadership initiatives.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication and engagement activities, utilizing data and insights to inform and refine future strategies for continuous improvement.
• Support complex EMEA transformation programs, business projects or integrations following M&A.
• Develop content and multichannel communication materials to drive change and transformation, including executive communications, announcements, FAQs, presentations, videos, and town halls.

We are looking for different skills in our ideal candidate: 

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Languages: English C2 level.
• + 8 years of progressive experience in external communications or brand strategy, preferably within the agriculture, food processing, commodities, or a related global enterprise. Extensive experience in executive writing, speechwriting, and crafting compelling narratives for diverse audiences and channels.
• Proven expertise in media relations, including proactive pitching and reactive issue management.
• Proficiency with digital platforms, social media management tools, and communication analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and demonstrated experience in communicating complex sustainability topics effectively and credibly.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for complex initiatives connected to business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the role of communication in supporting organizational change management.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Budget management expertise.
• Strong understanding of the role of communication in supporting organizational change management.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition, we’re looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

In case of questions, please reach out to Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition at aitor.alonso@bunge.com).

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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We Are Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now. 

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.