EG America is hiring : Senior Public Relations Manager in Westborough

Join to apply for the Senior Public Relations Manager role at EG America

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Public Relations Manager role at EG America

Description

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

Description

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners : Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer

Competitive Wages

Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program

Paid Time Off

Medical / Health / Dental Coverage

401K with Company Match

Team Member Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Company Spirit Days

Employee recognition and awards

And much more!

Position Summary

As our Senior PR Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping and promoting the company’s image and reputation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing PR strategies, creating compelling content about our business and how we serve our guests, working with team leaders and cross-functional departments to promote products and partnerships, and building relationships with journalists in industry and mainstream media to help identify opportunities to promote our people, our products, our stores, and our brand.

Responsibilities Will Include The Ability To

Develop and implement PR strategies that align with company goals and business objectives. This involves taking the c-store landscape into consideration, as well as understanding current and upcoming initiatives that our leaders and their teams are spearheading.

Create compelling content for external audiences including industry publications, mainstream local and national media, the company website, and current and prospective guests. This involves writing press releases, leadership talking points, though leadership, media pitches, and other communications materials.

Build and maintain relationships with the media including journalists, editors, and thought leaders. This involves identifying the right media contacts, proactively reaching out to pitch stories, responding to media inquiries, and securing media opportunities that raise awareness about the company.

Identify key trends and insights about our business to develop strategies based on data and industry trends. This involves using creativity and existing resources to develop effective solutions when challenges arise and thinking on your feet to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

Partner with key internal stakeholders to gather insights about our business that can be turned into engaging and unique story ideas, which will help to elevate and promote our products, services, and people.

Support crisis communications as needed to ensure we are monitoring and responding to issues in a way that protects the company and it repuation.

Additional Skills Include

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Deep understanding of public relations and how it can shape public opinion about a company and / or brand.

Experience in managing public relations for a retail organization, for c-stores a plus.

Desire to tell stories in new and creative ways, and the ability to seek out journalists that are interested in those stories.

Strong project management, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to set goals and meet deadlines.

Highly adaptable and able to work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, time-critical projects.

Able to analyze situations, use creative and critical thinking, and problem solve when issues arise.

Able to develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with internal stakeholders and colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Hard-working, with a positive team-player attitude and a passion for the work you do.

Requirements

Minimum Education :

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in communications or public relations.

Minimum Experience

10 to 12 years’ experience in public relations, media relations or corporate communications.

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience :

N / A

Soft Skills / Competencies

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others and drive business performance.

Team player with strong work ethic and honesty.

Travel : 0-10%

Hours & Conditions : Monday – Friday 8 : 30am-5pm in the office with flexibility for 1 day work from home depending on the needs of the business and on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements : Sedentary role requires sitting up to 8+ hours per day. Ability to maneuver and lift to 10 lbs.

Additional Info

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EG America by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Public Relations Manager” roles. Senior Manager / Associate Director, Scientific Communications Waltham, MA $165,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago

Framingham, MA $113,600.00-$147,700.00 4 days ago

Senior Manager, Brand Sales & Marketing, New Hotels (Remote) Newton, MA $94,000.00-$105,000.00 3 weeks ago

Regional Marketing Manager - Events & Retail Regional Event and Retail Marketing Manager Framingham, MA $135,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago

Massachusetts, United States $56,000.00-$156,000.00 1 day ago

Group Marketing Manager, Core GI & Infection Prevention Marlborough, MA $127,900.00-$243,000.00 2 weeks ago

Manager - Technical Marketing, MATLAB Online Product Group Manager - Technical Marketing, MATLAB Online Product Group (35960-JVIT) Massachusetts, United States $122,335.00-$166,114.75 1 week ago

Director Cybersecurity Technical Product Marketing Manager Marlborough, MA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 16 hours ago

Communications Manager for Business & Commercial Banking Sr. Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications Sr. Marketing Communications & Brand Manager Marketing and Communications Manager-Milford, MA Marketing and Communications Manager (Hybrid) Lancaster, MA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago

Waltham, MA $130,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago

Senior Marketing Manager / Associate Director of Marketing Newton, MA $130,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago

Woonsocket, RI $82,940.00-$182,549.00 1 week ago

Waltham, MA $130,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago

Manager, Wholesale Marketing, HOKA Statement Lifestyle Massachusetts, United States $117,200.00-$152,200.00 1 week ago

Waltham, MA $130,000.00-$194,950.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Brand Marketing Manager- Retail (US) Woonsocket, RI $54,300.00-$145,860.00 1 month ago

Woonsocket, RI $82,940.00-$182,549.00 7 hours ago

Sr. Marketing Manager, Demand Generation (Webinar) Waltham, MA $100,000.00-$165,000.00 3 weeks ago

Marketing Manager, US Immunology Marketing Waltham, MA $106,000.00-$145,000.00 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr