Responsibilities:
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement
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Position Summary:
- Lead and manage the company’s strategy for Corporate Affairs’ strategies and activities, inclusive of government relations, communications, and CSR in collaboration with senior leadership
- Partner with Reyes Holdings to ensure the company’s Corporate Affairs’ activities, inclusive of government relations, communications, and CSR, are aligned to the enterprise-wide Corporate Affairs strategy
- Develop, manage and maintain high-level relationships with a wide variety of industry and non-industry stakeholders who are in a position to promote actions favorable to the company, inclusive of customers, trade associations, NGOs, community partners, elected officials, etc.
- Develop state and local advocacy plans to advance the company’s policy positions and issue solutions in partnership with the non-alcoholic beverage industry, while protecting the interests of the business and implementing strategies to succeed
- Develop and lead government relations strategies/programs to ensure access to policy makers/influencers and that government actions are aligned with the company’s goals
- Develop and execute external and internal communications strategy to build and drive the company’s brand and voice, including crisis communications
- Oversee the company’s CSR strategy, inclusive of external and internal communications, which highlight the company’s CSR commitment and progress made in CSR focus areas
- Oversee the company’s community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships align to business needs and objectives
- Track all matters of interest, provide analysis of legislative or proposed regulations and update important stakeholders on subsequent action
- Track and inform company of all matters of interest, especially those that could affect the company’s reputation and/or social license to operate
- Develop and manage strategies and best practices to ensure a consistent and successful management approach to matters of interest
- Provide counsel to the company on government relations’ trends, challenges, opportunities, etc.
- Develop, manage, and deliver key messages to important stakeholder audiences that clearly define and communicate the company’s strategic business priorities as well as promote the company’s brands and programs
- Other projects or duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree and 15 plus years of experience in government relations, public affairs and community relations and 8 plus years of people leadership experience
- Experience working with and earning the trust and confidence of high-profile corporate leaders and serving as a trusted advisor
- Experience working with and/or for elected officials
- Access and established relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and officials
- Experience working with trade and business associations
- Ability to develop a strong network of industry peers and associates
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Excellent influencing, collaboration and interpersonal skills with all levels of an organization
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience building strategic and operational plans
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience delivering high-volume and high-quality work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, matrixed organization
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, PowerPoint and Excel, etc.
- Travel up to 50%
- This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
- Master’s degree
- Experience working with and/or for elected officials in California
- Access and established relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and officials in California
- Internal and external communications experience
- Budget management experience
- Brand management experience
- Experience in the food and/or beverage industry