Sr. Director, Public Relations & Government Affairs

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Bristol; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, where you'll protect and promote the brand's interests through strategic political engagement. This role involves collaborating with key policymakers, managing a skilled team, and ensuring alignment with legislative priorities. You'll have the opportunity to influence public policy and drive impactful initiatives within the community. If you're passionate about advocacy and leadership, this position offers a platform to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Health Savings Accounts with company match

FREE virtual primary care

FREE Employee Assistance Program

Company paid vacation and holidays

Discounted & free products

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Government Relations or Public Policy.
• Experience leading a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute political and legislative strategies.
• Support stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Lead a team of Public Relations and Government Affairs professionals.

Skills

Government Relations

Public Policy

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Social Responsibility

Master's Degree

Job description

Sr. Director, Public Relations & Government Affairs

Draper DC, 12634 S 265 W, Draper, Utah, United States of America
Req #19770

Monday, April 21, 2025

Who is Swire Coca-Cola?We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,900 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits):

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match


• Health Savings Accounts w/company match


• FREE virtual primary care, acute careand physical therapy


• FREE Employee Assistance Program


• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)


• Discounted & free product


• Tuition reimbursement


• Opportunities for career advancement

What does a Sr Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs at Swire Coca-Cola do?

The Senior Directors role is to protect the company and our brands from discriminatory or harmful public policy in the territory where we do business. This person will develop and execute political and legislative strategy to promote our interests. They will ensure relationship building with key federal, state and local policymakers and influencers, forging strong coalitions. Will collaborate with the Sustainability and Strategic Partnership teams to identify locations for activations and ensure alignment with legislative priorities. Will coordinate with the Communications team to ensure storytelling reaches influential stakeholders in the public policy arena. Also collaborates with the industry and Coca-Cola System on policy positions. Leads team of specialized Public Relations and Government Affairs professionals, promoting individual and team development and growth opportunities. Manages cross-functional process for policy/regulatory review and implementation. Identifies policy trends and mitigation strategies. Gains buy-in and alignment for policy positions.

Responsibilities:

• Support the field team's development of a comprehensive elected official and key stakeholder engagement strategy for the company and industry. This includes mitigating against policy that would negatively impact the Company and actively promoting legislation that would benefit the Company


• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development across all regulatory environment in our network proactively identifying policy trends across the network and develop plans to mitigate


• Ensure stakeholder mapping in each region including plans for facility visits and board placements


• Represent the Company at appropriate dinners, legislative days, and other gatherings with key policymakers and influencers as appropriate


• Coordinate with national industry and Coca-Cola system colleagues on policy development and strategy. Ensure Swire input is captured


• Serve and represent the Company on applicable boards and develop elected official organization engagement strategy (Western Governors Association, Republican Governors Association, Democratic Governors Association, U.S. Conference of Mayors)


• Ensure budget is managed to, projects are timely completed, efficiencies are sought, SOP's in place, and company protocols and requirements are followed


• Contribute local, state and federal policy perspective to Company leadership including raising policy trends and assessing impact to the business. Ensure appropriate briefing materials are provided. Measure and publish impact of efforts


• Lead a group of PRGA professionals. Work with PRGA directors to ensure strategic plans are in place by region and with the PRGA manager to support the full PRGA team


• Support development and growth opportunities for the field team, giving them visibility and opportunities for enterprise engagement - fostering a collaborative environment within the team and with internal cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Corporate Social Responsibility, Business, Economics, Public Affairs, or related field required


• Master's Degree preferred


• 10 + years progressive career development and experience in a Government Relations or Public Policy related field


• 4+ experience directly leading a team of professional-level team members

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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• Draper DC, 12634 S 265 W, Draper, Utah, United States of America

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