Vice President of Corporate Communications - Imperial Dade

Are you a passionate communicator with a proven track record? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Vice-President of Corporate Communications, to join our team and report to our CHRO. In this key role, you'll lead the development and execution of strategic communication plans for Imperial Dade. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure clear and consistent messaging across the organization.

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 90,000 customers through our footprint of 125+ branches.

Ready to join a growing company and shape its communication landscape? Apply today!

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**

You will:

• Develop our emerging communication strategies aligning with business goals and company culture.
• Create and implement internal communication programs to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Manage communications across various areas like public policy, marketing, and social responsibility.
• Partner with HR and Marketing to develop, promote, and protect reputations and brands and effectively guide the company through complex communications issues/crises.
• Analyze communication program results and make improvements.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the company.

You have: 

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations is preferred.
• A strong understanding of communication strategy development and execution utilizing a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Strong command of communication technology & platforms
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience with private equity and M&A strongly preferred.

We are open to basing this role in/near any of our major offices including, but not limited to: Atlanta, Miami, Franklin MA, Milford CT, Jersey City or North Bergen, NJ. 

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, a 401(k) program with company match, life Insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.