Global AVR Marketing Communications Manager

Careers at AkzoNobel

Global AVR Marketing Communications Manager

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Are you a passionate and driven Marketing Communications professional ready to make a global impact? We’re looking for a Global AVR Marketing Communications Manager to take our brand communications to the next level – building powerful campaigns, driving engagement, and strengthening our position in the market.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our global marketing communications strategy. You’ll shape how our 4 global brands connect with customers, ensuring consistency and excellence across all channels and regions.

Your key accountabilities:

• Lead & Align – Develop and execute the annual Global VR Marketing Communication Plan, aligning regions and ensuring strategic consistency.
• Brand Campaigns – Create customer-facing communications that boost brand preference and drive lead generation across online and offline platforms.
• Media & PR – Manage global media strategies, digital activations, partnerships, influencer engagement, PR, and sponsorships.
• Product Launches – Prepare impactful campaigns for new global product and service launches.
• Performance Tracking – Define, implement, and track communication KPIs, ensuring maximum ROI and sharing best practices.
• Collaboration – Work closely with agencies, partners, and regional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative campaigns.
• Brand Management – Maintain the strength of our global VR brands

What we’re looking for

You are a strategic communicator with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a multinational environment. You bring creativity, structure, and a passion for driving results.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications (or equivalent).
• 5+ years’ experience in brand media, PR, advertising, and campaign execution.
• Proven track record in B2B (or B2C) marketing within a technical or service-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of digital media, social media, and PR strategies.
• Skilled in managing advertising/media agencies and working in multinational projects.
• Fluent in English with cultural sensitivity and global mindset.

Become part of an outstanding company

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• a competitive salary with 46 annual holidays and leave days;
• participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan;
• travel expenses to and from work
• opportunities for education that will help you to grow beyond this role

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

If you have any questions, please contact Merith de Bock, Talent Acquisition Partner by sending an email to Merith.debock@akzonobel.com.