Manager, Regional Communications & Change Management, Care Chemicals Asia Pacific

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　　We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

　　We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

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　　At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Asia Pacific regional headquarters is located in Hong Kong and had 330 employees by the end of 2022.

　　Objectives of the Position

　　Reporting operationally to Head of Global Communications and Change Management, Care Chemicals; administratively to Head ofHuman Resources and Change Management,Care Chemicals Asia Pacific, you will:

　　Develop and execute strategic communication plans to support the sustainable growth of the Care Chemicals business in Asia Pacific. Ensure all marketing communications are in line with business strategy at excellence level.

　　Act as Regional Business Unit (RBU) Communications contact of Care Chemicals Asia Pacific; collaborate with Regional Communications Services and Global Care Chemicals Communications to maintain One Voice Policy and ensure alignment in terms of communication objectives of the Operating Division

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　　Main Job Responsibilities

　　Develop and implement effective Care Chemicals communication strategy for business growth, providing professional advice on crisis communications, change management, and issues

　　As representative within communications community and govern the standard of communication implementation across Asia Pacific. Manage the RBU budget toachieve quality and cost efficiency

　　Explore continuous branding opportunities within RBU and develop consistent product branding strategy in the region

　　Plan and execute marketing communications strategies across the Asia Pacific region, including product launches, technical center and plant openings, customer events, promotions, and product advertising, while also executing robust social media marketing and campaigns, supporting digital initiatives and lead generation

　　Implement PR strategies in close collaboration with global team, ensure coordination and alignment for one voice policy. Responsible for press release and other media

　　As point of contact for crisis and issues related communications material including standby statements, Q&A, customers letters, etc, in close collaboration with BU global communications and Regional Communications Services

　　Assist the development of engagement programs (conferences, summit) to nurture business advocacy (industry associations, NGOs) and customer intimacy (for Global Key Accounts and Regional Strategic Accounts)

　　Work with RBU Head and Management Team to drive efficient communication in organizational change topics. Determine and manage internal communication materials, including coordinate message alignment with Global Care Chemicals Communications

　　Develop, implement and execute employee engagement programs, motivate positive acceptance to change, promote sense of belongings and foster culture of collaboration

　　Support in ad-hoc projects when necessary

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related discipline

　　Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in PR, advertising, branding, social media communications or corporate communications

　　Preferably with regional exposure within and good vendor connections

　　Experience in Chemical industry would be an added advantage

　　Good command of English; Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage

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