Manager, Government Affairs â Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Manager, Government Affairs â Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
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$ 125000 - 142000
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LOCATION:Stamford Connecticut
***Relocation Assistance Available
SALARY: $125000 to $142000
FULL-TIME
FULL BENEFITS
FIRM: Large Consumer Products Firm - Laundry & Home Care and Hair Products
JOB DETAILS:
- As the Head of Public Affairs & Government Relations you will develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with the companys goals and priorities.
- We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the issues impacting this sector.
- You will support our business by advocating for the companys interests engaging policymakers and influencers and interacting with trade associations to shape local/state/federal government policies and initiatives critical to our business.
What youll do
- Legislative & Political Monitoring: monitor and analyze relevant political legislative and regulatory developments and assess the potential impact for our company
- Developing & Executing Advocacy Strategies: prioritize impacting topics and develop & execute respective advocacy strategies at local state and federal level to avoid harm and create competitive advantages
- Relationship Building & Creating Political Goodwill: analyze build and maintain relationships with key government officials stakeholders and industry associations
- Internal Advisory Role: advice the companys senior leadership on public policy issues ensuring that the political dimension of the companys business is aligned with its overall business objectives and investment strategies
- Steering of Projects ad-hoc-Teams and external Consultants: Manage internal and external networks as well as consultancies providing advice for PAG relevant topics.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in political science public policy government relations or a related field is desired. An advanced degree is preferred.
- 5 years of experience in government affairs lobbying or a related role with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process ideally in the CPG sector with good understanding of issues impacting businesses including but not limited to plastics packaging ingredient restrictions taxes/tariffs and EU regulations
- Knowledge of political institutions & processes respective personal contacts and familiarity with sustainability matters and the role of NGOs the CPG industry are an asset
- Self-starter ability to work independently showing own pro-active initiative and be willing to go for the extra mile be creative dont expect to be told what to do next suggest new solutions to problems
- Ability to work under pressure multi-task and prioritize result-oriented proper attention to details
- Good communicator and easy networker despite in both external and internal organizations
- Ability to transfer business language into politically relevant arguments (et vice versa) and to manage complex as well as layman language
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials policymakers and industry stakeholders
- Analytical and conceptual strength as well good project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage complex policy matters
- Experience with global organizations is preferred
- Open and reliable with clear ethical basis
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please respond back and include the following:
- MS WORD Resume
- required compensation.
- Contact information.
- Availability
Upon receipt one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP INC.
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