Senior Manager, State Government Affairs

Description

The Sr. Manager of State Government Affairs contributes to planning and engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relationships with government authorities. Core responsibilities include engaging with outside organizations to promote and support legislative, regulatory, policy, and community relations objectives, aligned with company goals. Ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends. Primary geographic responsibility over Northeast, Southeast, and Great Lakes Region.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on corporate hometown primary locations of Columbia, SC and Hillside, NJ.
• Direct and supervise lobbying teams to advance legislative and regulatory objectives and protect the company’s interests from adverse public policy.
• Prepares and submits presentations, testimony, and other official materials to relevant decision-makers to advance specific policy goals and objectives.
• Participate in the management of designated state and national organizations and associations as the primary company representative.
• Often acts as the company representative within assigned states before legislative and regulatory bodies on high-profile issues that are of critical importance to the company.
• Routinely required to develop industry-wide coalitions and manage significant grassroots/PR campaigns relating to key issues.
• Develops action plans and implements activities that will mitigate negative impact or facilitate positive policy change.
• Provides accurate, timely, and insightful responses and analysis regarding various projects and initiatives.
• Monitor activities of the assigned state Executive Branches and Legislatures that would potentially impact the industry; alerts and advises leadership on emerging opportunities and concerns.
• Analyzes and assesses relevant state and local policies and trends.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills, Education, & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Advanced Degree is a plus and/or experience in an elected branch.
• Knowledge of the political process and functions in the government required.
• At least five years of government and/or political affairs experience.
• Familiarity with the alcohol industry and related regulatory issues.
• State government affairs experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and facilitate internal and external teams.
• Ability to function independently.
• Willing and able to travel 60-70%.
• Ability to present & influence multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership and style.
• Highly organized.

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