Commercial Communication Specialist

So, what will you do?

We are looking for a commercial communications specialist to join ArcelorMittal Europe’s communications team. Steelmaking in Europe is going through a period of huge change, as the industry tackles the huge challenge of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. And ArcelorMittal Europe is an industry leader in decarbonisation, having set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030. This goal and the strategy to achieve it is at the heart of the business’ communications, making it an interesting time to join our small, busy team that supports many different functions within ArcelorMittal Europe.

What will you gain?

It’s stimulating work in a supportive and diverse team environment. You’ll work with inspiring and passionate people. The first-hand experiences we offer are enriching and will jump-start your career. We’ll equip you with new capabilities. You can enrol in the ArcelorMittal University and mentoring programmes to develop new skills, knowledge, and fresh perspectives. You also have unlimited access to the ArcelorMittal Learning Platform to boost your development.

What you’ll do

You’ll be responsible for coordinating & executing commercial communications tasks such as:
• working closely with the marketing teams to translate business strategies into concrete market segment- and product-specific communications action plans
• promote the company’s expertise and products to customers and other stakeholders
• promoting steel as the material of choice through different media channels, with a clear focus on innovation, leadership, decarbonization
• coordinating webinars, customer events and trade fair participation
• sourcing, drafting scripts and creating promotion articles and materials, both printed and digital managing and rebranding of the industry website including content creation: Home - Industry (arcelormittal.com)

What are we looking for?

These are the things we look for. Don’t be put off if you can’t tick every box.

• At least 7 years of autonomous project management experience in Marketing or Communications
• Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, experience with managing cross-cultural teams in a global environment
• Excellent project and deadline management skills with flexibility and ability to reprioritize according to changes of objectives or environment
• Strong knowledge in digital marketing with a focus on content development and/or reporting. Knowledge of web strategy and search engine marketing (SEM) is a plus
• Strong knowledge of marketing fundamentals such as marketing mix, segmentation, positioning, targeting and differentiation
• Expert knowledge in the latest digital and social media technology and channels
• Fluency in English is required, although multilingual skills are preferred
• Travel requirements include domestic and international travel up to 50%
• Proven experience in:

• Organising customer events (physical and digital) – at least 4 events per year
• Organising participation in trade fairs
• Product & solutions launch communication
• Competition watch & analysing new trends
• Liaising with various contributors: communications, R&D, marketing, web & catalogue suppliers, copywriters etc to stay close to the business needs
• Developing briefings for various communication actions and coordinate with suppliers
• Developing and publishing content for both printed and digital tools (websites, videos, apps etc.) as well as social media Digital communications, to publish and promote content on websites and social media
• Evaluating job-related KPIs, analysing the findings and acting upon them by continuously optimizing and adapting the approaches if needed
• Building and managing a network of contacts within a large, complex organisation

We want someone who’s curious, thinks critically and loves problem-solving. You have strong interpersonal skills as you will be working with people at all different levels. You are a team player and feel at home in a multi-cultural team.
You can spot and make the most of opportunities. You have a flair for detail and like seeing things through. You have a relevant degree in business, marketing, or communications. And you’re fluent in English.

How We Recruit

We are committed to building an inclusive organisation where everyone feels supported and valued. We need people with all sorts of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and personalities to help us decarbonise the life of steel. Every person who applies to join ArcelorMittal receives equal employment opportunities, regardless of
ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, age, disability, and any other protected status.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop. You will have the satisfaction of starting and completing projects that will make a tangible difference to people, communities, and planet.

If this interests you, we’d love to talk.

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief. 

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.