We have a message to get out: we’re growing. Fast. ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation serving millions of customers each month who have fallen in love with the company’s fast and affordable shopping experience. That’s why we need people dedicated to helping us connect with our new customers and keeping our current customers coming back for more! On our Marketing, Advertising and PR teams, you can do just that, showing the nation just what kind of company we are. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.

In this role the Public Relations Supervisor (Corporate Communications) will be responsible for developing and executing a corporate news and executive communications strategy for ALDI. This position is responsible for managing all external communications (proactive and reactive) related to corporate topics and will work with various internal departments and our agency partner to seek out storytelling opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and problem solver, a strong communicator (both written and verbal) and a motivated self-starter who can work independently within sometimes ambiguous direction. The person in this role will be successful with a background in media relations, corporate and executive communications and have strong writing and leadership skills. The Public Relations Supervisor (Corporate Communications) is a critical role within ALDI and has regular exposure to ALDI leadership and executives. The objective of this role is to assist in maintaining a positive reputation for ALDI and drive awareness on business related initiatives.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manages review and approval process for all communication materials with agency partner, internal stakeholders, and ALDI management.
• Leads development and execution of ALDI’s corporate news and executive communications strategy.
• Maintains relationships with various internal departments including buying, corporate responsibility, e-commerce, real estate, among others, to seek out storytelling opportunities.
• Takes an active role in brainstorms and supports the execution of detailed news plans for key ALDI
• Responsible for creating and maintaining key messages and holding statement repository.
• Serves as day-to-day corporate PR liaison between agency partner and ALDI team.
• Escalates and responds to reactive information requests from media.
• Monitors daily news coverage in national newsfeeds and analyzes competitor and grocery/retail industry news.
• Reviews and approves corporate communications materials including press releases, media statements, key messages, executive talking points and more.
• Provides planning and execution support as needed for media events and executive interviews.
• Leads and executes business-to-business (B2B) and trade news strategy and objectives.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their direct reports to assure mutual understanding and desired results.
• Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist their direct reports in achieving enhanced performance.
• Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Proposes changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Public Relations processes, strategy, and tactics; communicates approved changes to direct reports.
• Supervises the training of new employees and the ongoing development of the team.
• Informs management of major team milestones, developments, and concerns.
• Provides daily direction, assistance, and communication to internal teams, agencies, and vendors.
• Leads and guides the work of direct reports ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs annual and goal reviews for direct reports.
• Retains a motivated and professional team.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of their team, escalating issues to the appropriate level of support and/or leadership when necessary.
• Assures direct reports complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner to provide the highest level of customer service for the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Familiarity with current political, civil, business and economic trends.
• Familiarity with all facets of communications, marketing and advertising, including digital, social, print, broadcast, PR and experiential.
• Demonstrated ability to provide counsel and recommendations.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Possesses strong storytelling skills, both long and short form.
• Possesses strong project management skills.
• Possesses a wide degree of strategy, creativity and autonomy.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Possesses exceptional judgment and ability to synthesize PR/news opportunities quickly and respond appropriately, along with a keen sense of knowing who and what to include in internal discussions and materials for management alignment.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and performance of direct reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• 3 years of Public Relations agency experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.