Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Director

SHEIN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 183,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fashion is seeking a Director of Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping public policy and enhancing stakeholder relationships. You will be at the forefront of innovative strategies that promote the brand's mission while navigating complex political landscapes. Collaborating across teams, you will communicate the benefits of a revolutionary on-demand business model to consumers and government entities alike. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for advocacy and storytelling, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Savings Account with Employer Funding

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Free Weekly Catered Lunch

Free Gym Access

Annual Holiday Party

Complimentary Daily Snacks

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and presentation skills to convey compelling narratives.
• Strong negotiation and influence abilities to navigate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with U.S. Senators and key officials.
• Draft impactful policy communications and present key information.

Skills

Writing Skills

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influence and Persuasion

Negotiation Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Political Savvy

Team Management

Self-Motivation

Storytelling

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Director

Job Title: Director, Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

Reports to: Corporate VP, Chief Government Affairs Officer

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Status: Exempt

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from 150 countries around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

Join SHEIN as our Director of Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement and be at the forefront of fashion and retail innovation! Based in our Washington, DC, office, you'll work in a fast-paced environment developing and implementing cutting-edge strategies and communicating the benefits to American consumers of our on-demand business model for a global company. You will collaborate across teams internally and tell our story externally. We're looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for the next generation of retail, someone ready to navigate complex geo-political landscapes and make a significant impact on public policy. If you're eager to shape the future, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain impactful relationships with United States Senators, and Members of the House of Representatives and their staff, as well as key officials in the executive branch and independent agencies.
• Stay on top of legislation and trends, keeping our leadership in the loop with dynamic updates and analyses.
• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, assess its impact, and craft savvy strategic responses.
• Draft impactful policy communications, including executive briefing documents, white papers, and virtual and in-person presentations.
• Create vibrant storytelling to showcase our team's stellar work.
• Present key information about SHEIN to government and non-governmental stakeholders with flair.
• Develop grassroots lobbying tactics to champion our public policy goals.
• Strengthen relationships with national and local organizations to highlight SHEIN's positive contributions to consumers and the retail industry.
• Create innovative advocacy strategies - thinking outside of the box and pushing boundaries.
• Host informative visits for elected officials at our distribution centers, pop-ups, and multimedia headquarters.
• Manage a strong stable of external consultants, internal team, and support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Top-notch writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills to tell a clear and convincing story.
• Superpowers in influence, persuasion, and negotiation to successfully resolve complex issues and get things done.
• Flexibility and sharp judgment, being quick on your feet and politically savvy.
• Expertise in policy matters and ability to learn and explain complex issues clearly and quickly.
• Creative problem-solving skills to think outside of the box for legislative and regulatory solutions.
• Manage teams and projects.
• Excel both within a team and working independently, with self-motivation and a great internal compass for prioritizing.
• PowerPoint wizardry to create eye-catching presentations. Skillful in Excel.
• Passion for storytelling to share information and shape the corporate narrative.
• Highest ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality and integrity, and promoting a stellar professional reputation.

Benefits and Perks:

$183,000/year - $290,900/year + stock options + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday, and sick days
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Free gym access
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SHEIN Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Public Relations

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion