SVP Corporate Communications

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

 

SharkNinja’s SVP Corporate Communications will develop and lead a comprehensive global strategy that protects, promotes, and enhances SharkNinja's reputation among key stakeholders, internally and externally. Reporting to Chief People Officer, Elizabeth Norberg, this individual will be a core member of the company's leadership team and will play an integral role in driving awareness and understanding of SharkNinja’s global purpose, value, and contribution. S/he will do this by generating creative, compelling, and consistent communications and an impactful two-way narrative that effectively engages these various audiences.​

​The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a bias for action and a record of working effectively through a fast-growing, results-oriented organization. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor and strategic counsel to the CEO, CPO, and SharkNinja’s executive leadership team, with proven experience in effectively managing the variety of stakeholder issues.​

​This role will lead and develop an integrated global communications strategy to advance SharkNinja’s brand and reputation as a distinctive provider of innovative products that meet distinct customer needs. ​

Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, CPO and Executive Committee. Provide regular advice and counsel regarding internal and external communications and messaging. ​

Provide executives with a timely assessment of relevant issues and public sentiment along with their bearing on the company and its internal and external communications efforts.​

Develop a skilled and effective strategic communications team that works collaboratively to increase awareness of SharkNinja among key global stakeholders.​

Serve as one of the company's top spokespeople. Build relationships with media and third-party influencers to enhance reputation and increase awareness.​

Ensure ShakNinja has a world-class crisis management plans and procedures and maintain an infrastructure to rapidly act as required.​

Collaborate with Investor Relations on financial communications activities, including message development for earnings, investor days, and key financial disclosures.​

In partnership with marketing team, utilize digital and social media to interact with key constituents. Build upon existing digital capabilities for proactive and reactive responsiveness to a wide array of communications scenarios. ​

Develop and track clear metrics aligned to business goals and adjust regularly to ensure maximum performance. Implement measurement programs that drive continuous improvement.​

Develop an annual department budget and manage within expectations.​

The Chief Communications Officer will be responsible for media and external communications, social media, internal communications, and executive communications, as well as corporate social responsibility and social impact.​

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IDEAL EXPERIENCE ​

Experience leading corporate communications for a global, publicly traded enterprise.​

Proven record of successfully working as a business partner with senior management; building trust and effective relationships with leaders across the enterprise.​

Strong competency in strategic and crisis communication and public relations.​

Demonstrated business acumen and clear understanding of financial performance metrics relevant to a large global enterprise. ​

Hands on crisis management experience, and the ability to make decisions and provide advice and counsel to senior leaders in fast-paced environment.​

Experience building, leading, developing, and inspiring a team of high-performing professionals.​

Strong executive presence and proven experience interfacing with external constituents. ​

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree an advantage.​

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Driving Results​

Acts to surpass team goals, seizing opportunities to extend the limits of what is possible​.

Sets continually higher goals for the team that are ambiti