Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

The Senior Manager, Executive Communications plays a critical role within Rich’s Corporate Communications function, serving as a senior counselor and communications business partner to executive leaders across the enterprise — including the Associate Experience Network (AEN –our HR function), Finance, Information Technology, and other global functions. 

 

This role is designed for a forward-thinking, digitally fluent communications leader who brings a next-generation perspective to executive storytelling and strategic communications. Working in close partnership with the Director of Executive Communications and the Vice President of Corporate Communications, this individual will help advance how Rich’s communicates — elevating clarity, connection, and impact across executive-led narratives, enterprise initiatives, and moments of change. 

 

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a strong operator: someone who can shape executive-level messaging, anticipate communication needs, and translate complex business topics into compelling, modern communications that resonate with today’s audiences. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

 

Executive Communications Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted communications counselor and strategic business partner to executive leaders across functions, including AEN (HR), Finance, IT, and other enterprise teams.
• Provide proactive guidance on executive messaging, positioning, and storytelling — helping leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
• Partner closely with executive leaders to shape narratives around strategy, transformation, performance, culture, and change.

Executive Storytelling & Strategic Message Development

• Develop and refine executive-level communications including presentations, speeches, talking points, leadership updates, and internal messaging.
• Translate complex business, financial, or technical topics into clear, engaging, and audience-relevant communications.
• Ensure alignment between executive messaging and Rich’s enterprise strategy, values, and priorities.

Next-Generation & Digital Communications Leadership

• Bring a modern, digitally savvy lens to executive communications — incorporating best practices in storytelling, channel strategy, AI-enabled tools, and evolving communication formats.
• Partner with the broader Corporate Communications team to continuously evolve how executive communications are delivered across internal channels and platforms.
• Help pilot and scale new approaches that increase engagement, accessibility, and impact of executive communications.
• Expand executive visibility and grow thought leadership by leveraging emerging and underutilized channels, including LinkedIn and Viva Engage.

Enterprise Collaboration & Team Partnership

• Work in tandem with the Director of Executive Communications and VP of Corporate Communications to strengthen executive communications strategy, planning, and execution.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications peers across internal, external, digital, and reputation disciplines to ensure integrated and aligned communications.
• Support major enterprise initiatives, organizational changes, leadership moments, and high-visibility communications as needed.
• Partner in the planning and execution of marquee leadership events, including creative content development, managing video production, executive presentation building, etc.

Strategic Counsel & Issue Readiness

• Anticipate communications risks, sensitivities, and opportunities; provide thoughtful counsel to leaders navigating complex or high-stakes situations.
• Contribute to executive preparedness for key meetings, milestones, and moments that matter — ensuring leaders are well-positioned and confident communicators.

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