Manager, Public and Community Relations

Tech Data is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products, services, and solutions. Companies like HP, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft—and hundreds of others—depend on us to bring many of their products to market. Many of the hardware devices and software applications that you use in your daily life have passed through our logistics centers on their way to market.

The Manager, Public and Community Relations works cross-functionally throughout the organization to develop external communication plans and community relations strategies that shape public perception of the company and its constituents. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining relationships with local, trade, and national media outlets; effectively leveraging social media platforms for public/community relations functions and marketing campaigns; responding to media requests in a timely manner to meet urgent deadlines; researching, drafting, distributing, and pitching press releases and related content; and developing and executing the company’s corporate philanthropic efforts. Must be able to find, develop and translate Tech Data’s value and voice across many functional areas into newsworthy communications.

• Manage the company’s Public Relations function. Establishing and maintaining relationships with local, regional, trade, and national media outlets to secure positive coverage of the company and its activities; work with internal stakeholders to develop content for various communication channels and audiences. Act as primary company spokesperson with members of the media.
• Develop and manage the company’s Community Relations function. Establishing and maintain relationships with non-profit and charitable organizations; working with executive leadership, HR, and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement a corporate philanthropy strategy and processes for donations and company volunteerism.
• Develop and manage the company’s social media outreach. Actively develop and maintain the company’s social presence and existing and new social channels. Serve as go-to resource for the company on social best practices and content oversight.
• Work with other members of the Corporate Communications team to integrate messaging across external, internal, and social channels to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manages and develops Corporate Communications Specialist
• Additional duties as assigned
• Meets attendance and punctuality standards

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 5+ relevant work experience
• Able to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed
• Able to be immobile for long extended periods
• Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others
• Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines
• Able to create and conduct formal presentations
• Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed
• Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others
• Able to input 40 words per minute (wpm)
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities
• Able to negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Able to quickly learn new systems and technology
• Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency
• Able to transport up to 20lbs
• Able to use common office equipment
• Able to use relevant computer system applications at an advanced level
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Possesses basic clerical and data entry skills
• Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive
• Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Professional, officer environment
• Some travel required