Our client, a global consumer products company, is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with corporate goals and priorities. This role requires a strategic, policy-savvy professional with a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring:

Track and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels; assess their impact on business operations and priorities.

Advocacy Strategy Development:

Identify priority issues and lead the creation and implementation of proactive advocacy strategies that mitigate risk and create competitive advantage.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance the companys public policy interests

Internal Advisory:

Advise senior leadership on public affairs matters, ensuring alignment between external policy trends and internal business strategy.

Project & Consultant Management:

Lead cross-functional initiatives and manager external consultants involved in public affairs and government relations activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, within or serving the CPG industry.

Strong grasp of legislative and regulatory processes and issues affecting the sector, including plastics, packaging, tariffs, ingredient restrictions, and EU regulations.

Existing network within political institutions and familiarity with sustainability issues and the role of NGOs in the policy space.

Proven ability to develop persuasive messaging and translate complex business objectives into politically actionable strategies.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated project management abilities and capacity to handle complex policy initiatives under pressure.

Experience working in or with global organizations is strongly preferred.

High integrity, proactive mindset, and results-oriented approach.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a government affairs leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to influence public policy outcomes and protect long-term business interests.

Package Details:

Annual performance bonus (15% target)

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Benefits

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and the company matching shares

Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer

Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services

Paid time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more