Program Manager, Government Relations & Public Affairs

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Match

PTO

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, part of Reyes Holdings, is seeking a Government Relations professional to support advocacy plans and engage with government stakeholders in Illinois. This role includes messaging, opportunity identification, and regulatory analysis, with travel up to 35%.

The ideal candidate has a degree with significant Government Relations experience and excels in fast-paced environments, stakeholder management, and communications. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders' needs.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support advocacy plans to advance policy positions and issues.
• Develop and enable delivery of key messages to stakeholder audiences.
• Identify government-related business opportunities and facilitate discussions with government.
• Provide analysis of legislation or proposed regulations.
• Update reports with actions taken related to regulations.
• Execute the company’s CSR and community engagement strategy.
• Travel up to 35%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6+ years Government Relations

GED + 9+ years Government Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement
• Salary:$110,000 - $145,000 plus annual target bonus
• This is not a remote or hybrid position.

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Position Responsibilities:

• Support state and local advocacy plans to advance the company’s policy positions and issue solutions
• Develop, manage, and enable delivery of key messages to important stakeholder audiences that clearly define and communicate the company’s strategic business priorities and promote the company’s brands and programs
• Manage the identification of government-related business opportunities and facilitate discussions with government to support those efforts
• Identify and inform the company of all matters of interest and provide analysis of legislative or proposed regulations
• Update reports with actions taken related to legislative or proposed regulations
• Execute the company’s corporate social responsibility and community engagement strategy
• Travel up to 35%
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 plus years of Government Relations, Public Affairs and Community Relations experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) and 9 plus years of Government Relations, Public Affairs and Community Relations experience
• Experience in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment
• Experience managing the needs and concerns of multiple stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, PowerPoint and Excel, etc.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Brand Management experience
• Project Management experience
• Budget Management experience
• Stakeholder Engagement and Employee Communications experience

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.