Inchcape Australia

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and innovative PR Manager to elevate our presence in the Australian market. In this role, you’ll represent some of Inchcape’s key distribution brands, including Peugeot Citroen Australia and the newly announced FOTON. Your expertise and passion will drive the presence of these brands in mainstream media, capturing the attention of Australian consumers.

About Us

Become part of the Inchcape, a global company, with a purpose to bring mobility to the world’s communities - for today, for tomorrow and for the better. With over 1,400 dedicated team members across Australia and New Zealand, our diverse portfolio includes distribution, where we proudly represent renowned brands, fulfillment, where we lead in omni-channel automotive solutions, retail, offering exceptional customer experiences, and financial services, providing tailored solutions to our brand networks, retail partners, and customers.

Explore more about Inchcape at www.inchcape.com.au and become part of our inspiring journey.

About the role

As the PR Manager, you will lead the charge in crafting and executing comprehensive public relations strategies aimed at driving our brand image, amplifying visibility, and forging connections with key stakeholders. Working closely with our brand team, you'll drive brand awareness through innovative product launches and local brand efforts, extending beyond traditional automotive outlets to consumer and mainstream media, fostering deep audience connections and keeping our brands at the forefront of consumers' minds with an 'always-on' PR approach.

Reporting into the Head of Communications, Inchcape Australasia, each day you will be a:

• Strategic Storyteller: Craft and implement compelling, connected publicity and communication campaigns that captivate diverse media and target audiences, ensuring our message resonates effectively.
• Reputation Guardian: As the custodian of our brand reputation, you skilfully navigate external relationships and media ties, going beyond the ordinary to elevate our image.
• Stakeholder Extraordinaire: Nurture strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders, leveraging your influence to create a robust network that drives our brand forward.
• Voice of Authority: Serve as a spokesperson for our brands and provide guidance to team members on communication strategies and crisis management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Performance Expert: In addition to overseeing the press fleet, you’ll measure and report media impact, deciphering a clear Return on Investment (ROI). It's not just about activities; it's about delivering tangible results that resonate with our goals.

Why join us?

Explore the range of benefits Inchcape offers its employees in recognition of their contribution to our success. A few are listed below and you can visit our website to find out more.

• Where possible, our flexible work policy helps support you in achieving a genuine work-life balance.
• Enjoy more time doing what you love with additional days off including an annual Wellbeing Leave and annual Volunteering Leave each year.
• Access to our employee benefits program including company car rental program, discounts on vehicle purchases and services, free annual flu vaccination, corporate health care plan with Bupa, financial services support, company-paid salary continuance, Death and TPD insurance, and a comprehensive employee wellbeing program.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Extensive experience as a communications or public relations professional, supported by a relevant degree.
• Have demonstrated experience being a well-rounded PR Manager who can create stand-out integrated, consumer campaigns and deliver impactful events.
• Have demonstrated experience and expertise managing internal and external stakeholders, and multiple tasks, in an agile environment.
• Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to facilitate some travel and out of hours work to meet the needs of the role.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Inchcape, we believe the true power of diversity cannot be realised without an inclusive culture and that talent is equally distributed across society. Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed. As an equal opportunity employer, Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in.

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply so we can have a conversation to see if you could be a great fit. If you have individual adjustments required to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us in your application or contact inchcaperecruitment@inchcape.com.au.

Apply now!

Are you ready to elevate our brand and make a lasting impact? If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and building relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us as our PR Manager and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future. Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary together!

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in working with us.