• Strengthen Evonik’s brand awareness and visibility in India as a leading specialty chemical, socially responsible company with key stakeholders, which include employees, customers, media, NGO/CSR and other external partners.
• Accountable for building India specific communication strategy and content; planning and managing the communication activities using various channels and platforms, ensuring compliance to corporate brand guidelines and communication policies.

• Build communication strategy and program that positions Evonik India externally and within Evonik; and ensure professional execution of the program.
• Advise management and other employees on all aspects of communication. Manage corporate events, content and all relevant communications channels in India.
• Ensure compliance with brand identity and brand guidelines of Evonik.
• Manage contractor, agencies and suppliers within the approved communications budget to deliver high quality services.

• Plan and implement internal communication campaigns/initiatives, cascade group messages, support the rollout of policies and regulations to employees.
• Manage internal communication channels, including local Intranet, townhall meetings, and all other communication related areas of support.
• Support employer branding activities for Evonik India and other areas of HR-led communication, where necessary.

• Develop and implement effective external communication programs. Build relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, media, and business associates.
• Develop, maintain and update local communication platforms including internet and other communication collateral. Manage contractor, agencies and suppliers within the approved communications budget to deliver high quality services.
• Formulate and execute a social media strategy, (that fit the Indian audience), across multiple channels to amplify the Evonik India Brand.
• Deliver professional market communication services to the business lines in India, including tradeshows, conferences, events, marketing campaigns on digital platforms.
• Provide communication expertise in emergency and crisis management; ensure proper function of the crisis communication procedure in India.

• As a key member of the CSR organizational committee, organize and support communication related aspects of Evonik India’s CSR and community engagement activities.
• Act as Sponsorship Officer to coordinate sponsorship activities in India and ensure compliance to Evonik’s sponsorship policy.

• University degree with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other related subjects. Minimum 8 years’ working experience in the B2B industries, preferably in the chemical industry.

• Strong ability in strategy development, project management, conceptual and creative thinking, as well as content development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior executives.

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of communications trends, platforms and tools in India, including understanding of changing trends in digital and social media.

Sagar Khedekar Evonik India