Position Snapshot

• Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
• Department: Corporate Affairs
• Qualification: Fluent in Bulgarian and excellent command of English; high communication, presentation and representative skills – verbal and written
• Line Manager: Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs SEE

Position Summary

We invite you to join our Communications Team as Corporate Affairs Manager Bulgaria — a key role in building trust in Nestlé through impactful corporate initiatives and strategic communication.

Your Main Mission will be to drive the development of Nestlé’s trust and reputation in Bulgarian society by communicating corporate flagship initiatives in cooperation with the business, linking corporate functions, categories, brands; employer branding communication.

Your Scope of Responsibilities:

• Lead external corporate communication strategy and execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutions, authorities, NGOs, and key opinion leaders.
• Manage media relations and serve as the company’s point of contact for all media inquiries.
• Act as communication leader for corporate initiatives across paid, earned, and owned media.
• Manage corporate communication budget effectively.
• Develop and execute communication plans for CSV and Sustainability, in collaboration with operational.
• Collaborate closely with the Internal Communication Manager SEE to ensure consistency between internal and external messaging.
• Support employer branding and Nestlé people stories to strengthen corporate identity.

A Day in the Life of Corporate Affairs Manager:

• Develop and implement corporate communication strategy (Corp Comm, Public Affairs, External Affairs) tailored to the Bulgarian market.
• Create compelling communication tools and media mix for corporate flagship concepts and company purpose.
• Plan and execute corporate programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders, assigned agencies, and external partners (NGOs, experts, government bodies).
• Ensure consistent messaging of corporate and brand purpose across all communication channels.
• Proactively manage external partners to maximize impact and value.
• Identify and manage potential issues to build trust and prevent crises — both product and non-product related.
• Align communication efforts with business priorities, including corporate categories, brand linkage, and employer branding.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a communications, public relations field; marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations field or equivalent
• Fluent in Bulgarian with strong written and verbal expression
• Proficient in English - both written and spoken
• High communication and presentation skills – verbal and written
• High proficiency in Paid and Owned media relations
• Proactive, result focused and team-oriented personality, no stranger to multi-tasking;
• Developed organizational and project management skills.

What we offer?
•    A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation
•    International work environment
•    Hybrid and flexible working model
•    Attractive package, including food vouchers, sports cards, additional days paid leave
•    Parental policy
•    Medical subscription for our employees and their spouse and children

What are you waiting for?

 If you are interested in this career opportunity and want to join our team, please submit your application. We review all applications on an ongoing basis, so please do not delay your submission. 

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

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