Public Affairs Senior Manager

Brown-Forman; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman in São Paulo, Brazil, seeks a Public Affairs Manager to lead Latin America public policy and regulatory strategy. The role requires high-visibility representation with legislators, regulators, and NGOs, and leading cross-functional teams. Travel, including weekends, is expected.

Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English; a bachelor’s degree is required. You will advise the Government Affairs Director and integrate with the LAR leadership team to shape policy, risk management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in public affairs and government relations.
• Willingness to travel, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public policy and regulatory affairs strategy for Latin America.
• Represent Brown-Forman with legislators, regulators, trade associations and NGOs.
• Advise the Government Affairs Director on important matters.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across the region.
• Develop external networks with government authorities and industry partners.

Skills

Portuguese

Spanish

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Meaningful Work From Day OneThe Public Affairs Manager’s core responsibility is to oversee the public policy and regulatory affairs strategy primarily for the Latin America Region (LAR)..This is a highly visible role, with key elements of representation of the company with key legislators and regulators, trade associations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).To fulfill the role successfully, the Public Affairs Manager must be equally adept working with senior executives and junior personnel alike, be comfortable working in, and have an ability to lead and inspire diverse and cross-functional teams.Reflective of the corporate, commercial and strategic nature of this position, the Public Affairs Manager will be an integral member of the extended LAR leadership team. The Public Affairs Manager will also be required to advise the Government Affairs Director on matters of particular importance and sensitivity.

What You Can Expect

• Serve as the first point of contact for all matters in LAR related to public affairs, ensuring high-level expertise and the ability to swiftly adapt to and deliver against state, federal and local matters.
• Execute the daily public affairs strategy, including continuous outreach to government authorities, industry partners, opinion leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Build and leverage local relationships with government authorities and organizations to ensure successful business activities, including policymakers, and trade associations/NGOs such as the ABBD, APROCOR, PROLICORES, and ABELAC.
• Advise and engage in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
• Anticipate and manage developing issues that may impact the organization.
• Proactively manage government relations risk with colleagues.
• Develop external networks by participating in social and cultural events that strengthen the organization’s relationships with the community, industry, and government authorities.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience in public affairs and government relations, including: formulation and drafting of policy positions, design and implementation of advocacy campaigns, in-person advocacy, legislative/regulatory analysis, reputation management, and engagement in industry affairs.
• Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively in a collaborative matrix.
• Demonstrated ability to manage through influence with internal and external partners.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including some weekends.

What Makes You Unique

• Legal background and/or understanding.
• Spirits/Bev Alc industry experience.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Legal & Risk Management

Function: Public Affairs

City:Sao Paulo

State: São Paulo

Country: BRA

Req ID: JR-00010486