Job Description
HAYPP GROUP We address one of the world's biggest problems - how to end smoking. There are 1,1 billion smokers in the world. Around 8 million people die every year from smoking-related diseases. Our goal is to significantly reduce death rates, save lives and inspire people to choose healthier enjoyment. How? By offering people safer nicotine online.
Haypp Group is one of the Nordics' leading e-commerce groups with ten store brands, present in seven countries where we serve more than 1 million active consumers. Through brands such as Snusbolaget.se, Northerner.com, Nicokick.com etc., we sell nicotine pouches as well as Swedish style snus online. With our headquarters located on stgtagatan in Stockholm we are 190 team members mainly but not exclusively based in Sweden. Also, we are an innovative and fast-moving company that is growing rapidly, driving sustainable business and are changing the world in the process. We are currently on an exciting expansion journey, converting more and more smokers to healthier alternatives across all our markets globally.
THE ROLE As PR Manager for the US market, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our public relations strategy within the region. Reporting directly to the Head of PR, you will collaborate closely with various departments to align PR activities with our overall strategy.
Your primary responsibility will be: - Enhancing our brand visibility
- Managing our public image
- Supporting our marketing efforts across multiple channels in the US.
- Managing PR activities for our three brands on the market, ensuring their activities align with our strategic goals and brand messaging.
- Hands-on working with our external PR agency, directing their efforts to achieve our objectives in the US.
You will be part of the External Affairs team, working in a fast-paced environment where efficiency and adaptability are key to success. You need to possess a genuine interest in leveraging new technologies, including AI tools, to streamline our PR processes and enhance the quality of our output, as well as a genuine interest in societal topics and making positive change in the world.
The demand for healthier alternatives to traditional smoking has never been higher. To make Haypp Group excel, you'll collaborate closely with all other functions within the External Affairs department and other key stakeholders across the organisation. As we continue to scale, this role offers significant growth potential, both personally and professionally.
If you are passionate about hands-on PR management with a focus on the US market and are looking for a challenging role, this is the position for you!
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU For the role of PR Manager US, we are looking for an abitious person who is passionate about public relations, mainly digital PR. You should have a background in PR strategy and execution, preferably on the US market, within e-commerce, the nicotine industry or other regulated industries. We expect you to have a comprehensive understanding of the evolving PR landscape, how it relates to SEO and the ability to think strategically about brand communications.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you possess the following qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree in Human and Social Science/Law/Economics/Communications or a related field.
- Interest in societal topics, engaged and up to date with the public debate.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations, with a focus on brand management and media relations, preferably in the e-commerce industry.
- Proven experience managing and directing PR agencies to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Strong understanding of PR principles, techniques, and tools.
- Proven experience in digital PR, link building, and a solid understanding of SEO principles.
- Strong writing and content production skills, as content creation will be a significant part of the role.
- Solid project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret media metrics and make data-driven decisions.
- A solid understanding of the US market and the people living there.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Bonus qualifications: - Experience in opinion forming, politics and/or policy making.
- Proficiency in additional languages.
- Advanced reporting and analytical skills.
WHAT WE OFFER We are a value driven company with our values We team up, Innovation Drives Us, No Douchebags and Going the Extra Mile at the heartbeat of everything that we do. With us you can always expect to get help from people who want to achieve things together and to be able to speak your mind in every social constellation you are part of. We highly value all ideas no matter where they come from, and we are not afraid to try new things out. We are also welcoming, inclusive and everyone at Haypp Group has a voice. In addition, we seize opportunities by putting in hands-on, hard work and celebrating when we reach our goals. With us, you should always feel safe, appreciated and valued but at the same time challenged and excited.
Because we recognize that our team members are our most important differentiator, we offer our team members generous benefits. We offer the following perks to everyone at Haypp Group:
- Premium ITP1 occupational pension savings plan
- Insurance plan, including private healthcare
- 30 days of paid vacation
- Parental pay lift
- Wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK per year
- Lots of social happenings
SEND US YOUR APPLICATION TODAY! If this sounds like a place where you would want to contribute and grow, let us know you're interested by submitting your application! Apply with your CV, a cover letter, through Linkedin or in any other way you feel represents you in the clearest possible way. All ways of connecting work for us!
Haypp Group is committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and marital status. We want to offer you great recruitment experience, and if there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable in the process with us, please let us know.
If you have any questions about the role or what it's like to work at Haypp Group in general, feel free to reach out to our responsible recruiter Viktoria Sobolewski at viktoria.sobolewski@hayppgroup.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Department External Affairs Locations Washington, Stockholm Remote status Hybrid Remote
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