Position Title:  Manager Communications

Manager Communications 

Manager Communications 
Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2025 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Senior Communications Manager.
 

THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

We believe in the following values.

Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy for the Netherlands, aligned with global objectives and regional regulatory priorities.
• Serve as a spokesperson for Philip Morris in the Netherlands and represent the company in media engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and industry media, as well as other external stakeholders.
• Advise senior management on external communications, including interviews, speeches, media appearances, and reputational matters.
• Partner with global, regional, and cross-functional teams on strategic communications initiatives and corporate events.
• Provide communications guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure consistency, alignment, and best practices.
• Work closely with business functions and the value chain to ensure external messaging reflects the company’s mission, vision, and products.
• Manage media monitoring activities and keep key stakeholders informed of relevant developments and emerging issues.

Key Requirements

• Established and active network across leading Dutch national, regional, and trade media outlets.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations, ideally gained in both corporate and public-facing environments.
• Experience working within complex stakeholder environments; exposure to regulated industries is an advantage.
• Active network within Dutch civil society and relevant external stakeholder groups.
• Proven success in developing and executing communication strategies, securing media coverage, and advising senior leaders.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, presentation, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and translate them into engaging, audience-focused messages.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at tailoring messages to different audiences to maximize impact and engagement.
• Fluent in Dutch and English