External Communications Manager Rotterdam • Babbage Company

For the Corporate Communications team, Caldic is seeking a seasoned and strategic External Communications Manager to lead a high-impact communications program that reinforces its reputation and amplifies its voice in the markets the company serves. In this role, you will craft stories that resonate, develop impactful assets and execute strategies that showcase the company’s unique capabilities and value as a partner of choice. Furthermore, the role contributes to positioning executives and market experts as industry leaders, and driving engagement with key stakeholders in the B2B distribution focused on ingredients and specialty chemical solutions for the life sciences and material sciences markets, such as food & nutrition, pharma, beauty and personal care, and industrial applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute external communications strategies aligned to business objectives, brand positioning, and the goal of strengthening Caldic’s visibility and reputation.
• Create compelling narratives that translate relevant industry topics into engaging, audience-appropriate messages.
• Manage market experts and executive visibility and thought leadership programs, including speaking opportunities, by-lined articles, and analyst engagement by capturing insights, stories and best practices sourced from the regions for external touchpoints.
• Lead media relations, securing high-quality coverage across global and regional, industry-specific outlets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on communications and reputation management.
• Develop content for press releases, website, social media channels, op-eds, digital platforms and beyond.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communications programs, making data-driven recommendations where possible.
• Manage external agencies, budgets, and cross-functional communications initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience in external communications, PR, or corporate affairs, ideally in a B2B setting (food, nutrition, pharma, chemicals, industrial).
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Native or near-native English speaker.
• Proven ability to create and manage new initiatives in a global, cross-functional organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including digital formats (e.g. video).
• Creative in repurposing existing content and footage for extended reach and exposure.
• Experience integrating earned, owned, and paid media strategies.
• Skilled in executive and senior leadership profiling.
• Preferably, a strong media and analyst relations network in relevant industries (chemicals distribution, food & nutrition, pharma).

Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with proven business acumen, a commercial mindset, and a deep understanding of the B2B environment and appetite to dive into subject matter.
• Pro-active, collaborative leader able to influence stakeholders at all levels to obtain buy-in and support for initiatives.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrable attitude to go for it and get it done 
• Culturally aware and sensitive, with experience working across multiple geographies and markets.

Caldic is a global distributor and development partner for ingredients and specialty chemical solutions, going beyond distribution to drive innovation. With more than 70 application labs and facilities worldwide, the company co-creates tailored solutions in food and nutrition, biopharma, personal care and industrial applications. Active in 44 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Caldic combines global sourcing strength with local expertise and delivery. Sustainability is at the heart of the business, supported by investments in renewable energy, circular solutions and emission reduction. With an EcoVadis Gold Rating and as a UN Global Compact signatory, Caldic is committed to ESG excellence and long-term value creation.

“Caldic | People-driven. Always advancing. Because we care."

Your team
You will be part of the Corporate Communications team in Rotterdam (4 FTE plus an intern). The team is led by the Director of Global Communications, to whom you will report directly. It is a compact, international and collaborative team, driven by the desire to make an impact.

• A unique opportunity to engage, drive and develop yourself in a growing global company.
• A competitive salary complemented by attractive secondary benefits.
• Contract form: 1-year, possibly followed up with a permanent contract
• Hybrid working; a combination of working in a state-of-the -art officespace with a 360° view across Rotterdam, located just opposite the city’s Central Station working from home up to 1 (or 2) days a week.
• A role that comes with a great deal of freedom, responsibilities and exciting opportunities to leave your mark!