▶ Who we are

The world’s largest convenience retailer and one of the most iconic brands in the world is looking for a Communications Associate Manager to join its Corporate Communications Team.

7-Eleven, Inc. operates, franchises or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with iconic brands like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.

▶ How we lead

At 7-Eleven we are guided by our Leadership Principles.

1. Be Customer Obsessed
2. Be Courageous with Your Point of View
3. Challenge the Status Quo
4. Act Like an Entrepreneur
5. Have an “It Can Be Done” Attitude
6. Do the Right Thing
7. Be Accountable

Each principle has a defined set of behaviors which help guide the 7-Eleven team to Serve Customers and Support Stores.

▶ About This Opportunity

7-Eleven, Inc. is looking for an ambitious Communications Associate Manager to join its fast-paced, highly-motivated Corporate Communications team.

As Communications Associate Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing communications strategies to build, change and/or positively reinforce 7-Eleven’s reputation; including development and execution of media interviews, press releases, speaking engagements, promotional assets and more.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, managing and creating external communication strategies.
• Develop and execute media interviews, press releases, speaking engagements and promotional assets.
• Maintain relationships with internal clients, including executives, to develop effective communication plans for external audiences.
• Work cross-functionally to mine data supporting communication plans.
• Manage promotional assets to positively present the Brand to external audiences.
• Maintain positive relationships with the media proactively sharing news and managing reactive inquiries.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends across the convenience, retail and QSR space

• 4 years of corporate communications experience
• Strong, clear and concise communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
• Previous QSR, Retail or Franchisee experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications