Annual Salary: $300k + bonus 
Location of Work: New York, NY (On-site)

Organization/Subordinates: Manager, Communications (TBD), Analyst, Communications

Position Summary:

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement communication strategies to ensure that Daikin’s efforts with regards to the environmental stewardship, sustainability, and employment are publicized and known to consumers, government policymakers and NGOs. A key activity of this position will involve close coordination with Daikin’s North American Business Units and Daikin’s headquarters to implement communication strategies that highlight the benefits of Daikin’s core technologies and efforts to contribute to the mitigation of the impacts of climate change and overall environmental protection efforts. Specific activities will include the day-to-day management of North American corporate communications, development of official messaging, providing coaching and talking points for relevant Business Unit managers and executives on media inquiries, as well as work with marketing and branding professionals to help shape press releases. Overall, this position requires a proactive individual who will focus on ensuring that there is positive messaging and discussions regarding Daikin’s business in North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• As a member of the senior management, educating and supporting both within DUS members as well as external vendors on Daikin’s philosophy, core values, vision, etc.
• Development, negotiation, refinement, and execution of mid and long-term strategic plans to support Daikin’s advocacy and market access objectives.
• Demonstrating business and communication acumen to develop credibility, loyalty, trust and commitment with all partners, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Focusing on building network and relationships with key stakeholders in the business and communications arena.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management, executives, other business units and media outlets. Serve as liaison between DIL and business units to create seamless, consistent strategy and messages.
• Research and analyze target markets to develop strategic and tactical plans to grow the awareness of Daikin and core technologies.
• Plan, direct and set the strategic direction of marketing and business development initiatives within an organization.
• Develop pricing strategies and media relations plan, balancing firm objectives and our satisfaction.
• Develop seamless strategy for advocating, through communications, our ESG and SDG commitments and our core technologies consistently and effectively across North America; create brand recognition for these technologies.
• Create and nurture a formal communications practice that integrates communication activities across divisions, ensuring they are consistent and reflect the organization’s strategic vision.
• Prepare keynote speeches and communications content for promotional events.
• Lead the production of content (videos, photography, written content) for consistent use on DUS’s owned properties, plan for future social media community strategy and management.
• Set objectives for the communications team and monitor and assess team members’ performance.

Develop DUS Public Relations Practice

• Develop the public relations function in Daikin US, incorporating Daikin technologies, environmental visions, and public policy activities; set up PR team with internal and external partners.
• Support North American business units with understanding DUS’s corporate Public Relations direction and ensure consistency in its application.
• Develop connection plan and content to support lobbying and PR messaging.
• Coordinate with media companies and engage a PR agency as the demands increase.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Project Management – Understands and monitors time, cost and scope of a project. Involves and informs key stakeholders of the progress of a project and facilitates details to ensure timely and total completion of a project within the assigned budget.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems efficiently and in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions. Works well in a team environment; group problem solving situations and uses reason even when dealing with difficult and emotional topics.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions and thinking on your feet. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings. There will be a high focus on presentations B-B and B-C on a regular basis
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs of the audience and presents numerical data logically and effectively.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Delegation - Gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; inspires respect and trust; displays passion and optimism.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self-available to staff. Provides regular performance feedback.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment and manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Ability to manage frequent changes in business environment, adapt quickly to delays or unexpected events.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions and displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and aligns work with strategic goals.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses and Identifies external threats and opportunities. Analyzes market and competition; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, journalism, communications or marketing from four-year College or university and a minimum of fifteen years formal communications or public relations leadership experience. 5+ years’ B2B experience. Working within the HVAC/ energy sector would be advantageous.

This position requires high-level written and verbal communication skills and an ability to manage personnel and managers across a variety of teams within an organization. Managing several projects concurrently in a fast-paced and lean environment. Tasks require quick and immersive intake of new subject matter; ideal candidate will be a fast learner with a willingness and ability to execute both short- and long-term projects. Position works across American and Japanese cultures and requires patience and accommodation to build this bridge. High degree of professionalism, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Desire to collaborate with diverse organizational partners across independent business units.

***Only qualified candidates who meet all of the requirements our client is looking for will be contacted for interviews. Thank you and good luck!