Corporate Affairs Manager

Plexus Worldwide; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly rated medical plans

401(k) with company match and vesting

Job summary

Plexus Worldwide, headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Corporate Affairs Manager to shape and execute government relations and public policy initiatives that align with business strategy and expansion plans.

You will build influential relationships with policymakers, industry groups, and community stakeholders, protecting Plexus’ reputation while supporting global growth and independent entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Crisis Communications, or Corporate Communications.
• Direct selling industry experience at the corporate level preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of government relations, public policy, advocacy, and reputation management.
• Strong strategic thinking, writing, analytical, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies aligned with business priorities at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
• Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate company positions and actions.
• Represent Plexus with select government, industry, and external organizations.
• Provide leadership with external intelligence, stakeholder insights, and recommendations on emerging risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Political acumen

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Corporate Affairs Manager develops and executes strategies that strengthen Plexus’ reputation, advance key stakeholder relationships, and support the company’s license to operate and grow globally.

This role aligns business priorities with public perception through government relations, public policy, reputation management, industry advocacy, and community engagement. The Corporate Affairs Manager builds relationships with policymakers, regulators, key opinion leaders, trade associations, and community stakeholders while partnering across Plexus to anticipate external risks and opportunities.

This is an opportunity for a strategic, highly personable professional who wants to help expand Plexus’ influence and reputation within the direct selling industry and beyond.

Employee Value Proposition

Opportunity to help shape and grow the Corporate Affairs function as Plexus expands globally. This role provides broad exposure to senior leadership, government and industry stakeholders, international expansion, and issues that directly affect the company’s reputation and ability to grow.

Key Performance Objectives

• Increase awareness and strengthen the reputation of Plexus among priority external stakeholders.
• Build influential relationships with policymakers, regulators, key opinion leaders, industry organizations, and community leaders.
• Establish a proactive approach to public policy by identifying and addressing emerging issues before they become business risks.
• Support international expansion by strengthening government, industry, and stakeholder relationships in priority markets.
• Increase internal understanding of Corporate Affairs and its value to the business.

Performance Accountabilities Government Relations & Public Policy

• Develop and execute government relations strategies aligned with business priorities at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
• Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate company positions and actions.
• Represent Plexus with select government, industry, and external organizations.

Reputation, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and influential stakeholders who can strengthen understanding of Plexus and the direct selling business model.
• Advance policies that protect independent entrepreneurship, consumer access, and Plexus’ ability to operate and grow.
• Identify emerging reputational, political, regulatory, and stakeholder issues and develop proactive response strategies.
• Prepare executive briefing materials, talking points, position papers, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

International Expansion

• Support Corporate Affairs and government relations strategies for international market expansion.
• Partner across the business to assess political, regulatory, and stakeholder environments in priority markets.
• Develop relationships with local governments, trade organizations, and other stakeholders that support successful market entry and ongoing operations.

Cross-Functional & Community Engagement

• Partner across Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Sales, and other functions to coordinate responses to external issues.
• Support Corporate Social Responsibility and community engagement initiatives that strengthen Plexus’ reputation and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide leadership with external intelligence, stakeholder insights, and recommendations on emerging risks and opportunities.
• Track the effectiveness and impact of Corporate Affairs initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Support occasional business needs outside standard working hours.

Performance Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Crisis Communications, or Corporate Communications.
• Direct selling industry experience at the corporate level preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of government relations, public policy, advocacy, and reputation management.
• Strong strategic thinking, writing, analytical, and executive communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and presence to build credibility with external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly personable, adaptable, and comfortable representing the company externally.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.

About Plexus

Founded in gut health. Experts in microbiome. Plexus Worldwide®, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct-selling company recognized as a top employer. Over the past 18 years, Plexus has dedicated itself to promoting hope, health, and happiness through its scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements, weight management products, and personal care products, sold primarily through Plexus Brand Ambassadors. As a six-time Best Places to Work awardee, Blue Zone-approved employer, and an AZ Most Admired Company, Plexus prides itself on its robust organizational culture and commitment to community support and philanthropy. Our team is driven by a shared mission to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals while offering additional income through the sale of products. Join us to be part of a team that values people, innovation, wellness, and community impact.

• Highly rated and competitive medical plans.
• 401 (k) with company match and immediate vesting.

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