Job Description

Government Relations Manager - Stamford, CT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyze relevant political, legislative and regulatory developments and assess the potential impact for our company.
• Prioritize impacting topics and develop & execute respective advocacy strategies at local, state and federal level to avoid harm and create competitive advantages.
• Analyze, build and maintain relationships with key government officials, stakeholders and industry associations.
• Advise the company's senior leadership on public policy issues, ensuring that the political dimension of the company's business is aligned with its overall business objectives and investment strategies.
• Manage internal and external networks as well as consultancies providing advice for PAG relevant topics.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s 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, don’t 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

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