Description

What makes this a great opportunity?

As Suntory Global Spirits accelerates its transformation to become the World's Most Admired Premium Spirits Company, communications plays a critical role in shaping culture, reputation and trust.

The Senior Manager, India Communications is the most senior communications leader in one of our most important and complex markets. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (New York) and partnering closely with the Managing Director - India and the India Leadership Team, this role serves as a strategic advisor, operator and connector, linking local impact with global narrative.

This leader will oversee all internal, external, change and brand related communications for the India business, including manufacturing operations, while collaborating closely with global and regional stakeholders and Suntory Holdings colleagues in India and Tokyo.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership
• Lead the development and execution of integrated internal and external communications strategies for India, aligned with global communications priorities.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the India Leadership Team, offering strategic counsel on narrative, positioning and stakeholder engagement.
Internal & Employee Communications
• Strengthen culture, engagement and alignment through compelling employee communications, including town halls and leadership communications.
• Localize global messages for India audiences and elevate India's people, performance and culture through global channels.
External Communications & Corporate Reputation
• Build, protect, and enhance Suntory Global Spirits' corporate reputation in India.
• Lead proactive and reactive media relations, cultivating strong relationships with key business, trade and sector media.
• Act as a lead communicator on issues and crisis situations, partnering with Legal, HR, Public Affairs, and business leaders.
Change & Transformation Communications
• Design and deliver communications strategies that enable effective change management during business transformation and growth initiatives.
• Translate complex change into clear, authentic, and motivating messaging for all stakeholders.
Brand PR
• Partner with Marketing and Global Brand PR teams to support Brand PR initiatives.
• Leverage media expertise and relationships to drive high quality coverage for Suntory Global Spirits' portfolio in India.
Sustainability & Corporate Storytelling
• Support and amplify the company's sustainability strategy in India through impactful internal and external communications.
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to articulate purpose led initiatives and measurable progress.
Global Collaboration
• Work closely with global and regional communications counterparts on shared priorities, global town halls, major milestones, and leadership events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related disciplines.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills; fluent English required.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and C suite executives.
• Self-starter who is able to operate with limited functional direction and strong judgement.
• Experience operating successfully in highly matrixed, global organizations.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions oriented leadership style.
• Willingness to travel: limited global travel (1-2 times per year) and local travel as needed.