Senior Director, Public Affairs & Policy

Who Are We?

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers, and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making a new friend every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Ready to work with spirit? Read on…

The salary range for this role, based in Washington, D.C., is $226,000 to $285,000, though the range may vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills against internal peers and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Public Affairs & Policy will collaborate with Public Affairs colleagues to offer support and policy recommendations to federal and international policymakers. The Senior Director will also work with various Pernod Ricard teams, such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Communications, and North American Distillers, to achieve significant public policy goals that advance the company’s global and domestic agenda.

Who Will Love This Job

Someone who enjoys working with government and corporate executives, possesses the ability to translate complex information into an easily understandable narrative, demonstrates leadership and management ability, is a strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills in a creative, fast-paced, and highly professional corporate culture.

What You’ll Do

• Support the activities of the Public Affairs function in authentically building the Pernod Ricard and NADL brand among stakeholders in Washington, DC, the diplomatic community, and key states where the company operates significant manufacturing (Arkansas, Kentucky).
• Develop and implement a strategy to effectively advocate for Pernod Ricard on key policy issues, including participating in lobbying efforts on legislative and regulatory policies before government officials and agencies.
• Manage public affairs including economic development supporting Pernod Ricard’s American distilleries, deepening relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Represent Pernod Ricard in trade associations and partnerships with a wide range of officials, partners, and customers; play an influential role in these associations and build alliances with similarly interested groups and companies.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, including developing a risk analysis brief.

What’s in It for Me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front and center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You’ll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in government relations, government service, federal and state campaigns, and/or social policy advocacy.

Working at Pernod Ricard

Working for Pernod Ricard USA means working for the co-leader in the global wines and spirits industry and having the opportunity to work with great people and great brands in diverse and challenging roles. Our success is the result of the passion and creativity of our people, our exceptional portfolio of leading premium brands, and a shared commitment to our values of entrepreneurship, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard USA rewards both individual initiative and a spirit of collaboration and encourages ongoing professional development. Pernod Ricard USA recognizes the importance of continuously building upon our diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We believe in championing an inclusive culture that embraces differences and encourages employees to challenge themselves and their colleagues.

Our Hybrid Work Style

At Pernod Ricard North America, our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one’s most meaningful contribution. Our hybrid teams will work remotely most of the time and unite on-site two days per week.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation including performance bonuses
• Domestic & international career development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off plan + wellbeing days
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Product allowance to enjoy Pernod Ricard products
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• BetterUp Care wellness benefits, including nutrition, sleep, executive coaching, and more

Visit PRUSABenefits.com to view our extensive people programs and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

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