Marketing Communications Manager

​Acre is proud to be supporting The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit promoting sustainable fishing to protect oceans.

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They certify fisheries that meet strict standards and allow them to use the blue MSC ecolabel. This label helps consumers choose sustainable seafood, driving market transformation and supporting marine ecosystems and communities. The MSC is looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to plan, deliver and shape impactful marketing campaigns, increasing awareness, understanding and trust of the MSC in the Netherlands.

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The MSC's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Through their internationally recognised certification and eco-labelling program, well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded in the marketplace, through the leadership of their partners. Over 670 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC-certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries.

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You will be responsible for:

• Developing influential marketing campaigns and PR, media, and press opportunities at both B2C and B2B levels, aiming to generate broad public awareness and support for the MSC program.

• Enhancing audience understanding by creating, delivering, and disseminating relevant and compelling information tailored to diverse audiences.

• Increasing the visibility and impact of the MSC program through strategic media and campaign efforts, ensuring effective communication and engagement with different stakeholder groups.

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While focusing on their mission to end overfishing, this role connects with many areas across the MSC. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with a varied work week - from building and promoting new engaging campaigns and communication, driving PR, media and press opportunities, to visiting leading supermarket chains to pitch joint marketing campaign opportunities, to developing and visiting events and making engaging video content with influencers, bloggers and ambassadors.

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You will already have:

• A university degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or business management, with strong experience in managing marketing campaigns and partner communications.

• Proven expertise in PR, media relations, and collaborating with stakeholders to create compelling, targeted communications using global and local content.

• Dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic team player with creativity and professionalism, fluent in Dutch and English.

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This post is a real opportunity to make an impact on the future of our oceans. So, if you are looking to develop your career, and become part of a global network of ocean enthusiasts, this could be the opportunity for you. Please apply or reach out to Shaqeeb Hussain at shaqeeb.hussain@acre.com if you have any questions.

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The MSC is an international organisation and their employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

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The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from The Hague office in The Netherlands for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month. The remaining time can be worked from home.

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The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.