Public Relations & Communication Manager - German Market (fixed-term contract)

Overview

Our mission? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.

Our journey: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking!

Our values:

• Customer focus|Prioritize customers in everything you do
• Ownership|Own your part, get things done
• Teamwork|Make (team)work easy
• Mastery|Continuously raise the bar
• Integrity|Always do what’s right, and respect people

Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.

Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination-free hiring process .

Role: As a Public Relations & Communication Manager for Germany , your mission will be to increase Qonto’s awareness in the company’s priority market, delivering strategic communications plans across owned and earned channels. In collaboration with the Global communications team, you will strengthen relationships with key media and leading local PR campaigns, supporting impactful regional media strategies. You will also work hand in hand with Malte , our Managing Director for Central Europe and accompany him in all his public communications. Please note this is a fixed-term contract of 1 year covering a maternity leave in the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and conceive impactful PR campaigns , ROI-led, in line with our brand image and business objectives on the German market
• Maintain a strong, current understanding of the German media landscape
• Leverage your deep understanding of the German startup & fintech ecosystem and strong networking skills to proactively monitor political and industry developments, transforming insights into strategic recommendations that drive Qonto's success
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key media in technology, business and national press in Germany
• Manage and prepare interview process for key local spokespersons
• Brief and manage day-to-day our local public relations agency for successful execution and analysis of all our communication activities
• Develop editorial content to increase our share of voice and ensure consistency of Qonto’s messaging: PR releases, speeches, Q&As, bylines, keynotes etc
• Align and integrate plans with marketing, social, CS, legal and other business and brand stakeholders

What you can expect

• A dynamic and challenging environment where your work will have a direct impact on Qonto's German recognition.
• Access to a creative space where innovation and bold ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Collaboration with teams across the organization, offering a holistic view of our business and the fintech ecosystem.
• A commitment to your professional development , with opportunities to grow as Qonto continues to expand.

About You

• Languages: Your German and English communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to craft and convey Qonto's message on a global scale (French, Spanish or Italian would be a plus).
• Experience: You have a proven track record of managing international PR campaigns and events in the tech or SaaS industry.
• Executive Positioning: Your public speaking coaching skills have transformed executives into compelling speakers.
• Stakeholder Management: You are adept at managing senior stakeholder relationships, both in-house and externally.
• Networking: Your networking abilities and press contacts are second to none, enabling you to generate significant media coverage.
• Writing : You have excellent writing and proofreading skills and can adapt your style to different channels and audiences.

Note: This is a fixed-term contract of 1 year; specify more details if needed.

Perks

• A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.
• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
• Competitive salary package;
• Meal vouchers;
• Public transportation reimbursement (part or global);
• A great health insurance (depending on the country);
• Employee well-being initiatives: access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities;
• A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent!) and childcare benefits with selected partners;
• Monthly team events.

Our hiring process

• Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers
• A remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like
• Find more information about our interview process on our careers website.

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours