- Location
- Frisco, TX,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
Manager, State Government Affairs (Texas/Western United States) Lead government affairs engagement strategy with a priority focus on the State of Texas. Develop and lead advocacy engagement strategy across other assigned state jurisdictions. Identify and monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments with particular focus on sustainability and health & well-being issues directly impacting the packaged non-alcoholic beverage industry. Provide insights, updates, and potential business impact analysis of policy developments within assigned jurisdictions to key internal stakeholders. Build relationships and work with a wide range of internal stakeholders (e.g., Corporate Responsibility, Investor Relations, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) in determining the Company's position on pending policy. Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including policymakers and staff as well as industry peers and other relevant parties. Represent company within state trade associations and other coalitions. Direct the activities of company lobbyists within territory. Coordinate and support communications efforts of our Legal & Corporate Affairs department with outreach to government officials on organizational developments, including capital investment, corporate responsibility milestones, disaster relief and community investment, etc. Based in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth (DWF) area. Office is in Frisco. 5+ years of Government Affairs experience, including prior in-house corporate, trade association, lobbying firm and/or government experience. Proven success demonstrating sound judgment and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience collaborating with senior-level business partners on legislative and public policy matters with little to no supervision. Experience managing multiple high priority assignments at one time. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to travel domestically approximately 30% of time.