Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Hiring for Manager, Government Relations & PA – RCCB at Niles, IL Full Time

Position Summary:
The Manager, Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRPA) serves in support of our efforts to create an environment in which our business, across all categories, can grow unencumbered. Specifically, this individual will support the Company’s GRPA Directors in protecting and enhancing the reputation of Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, as a growth business and key community partner. This individual will be responsible for helping to manage government relations/issues, stakeholder relations and community connections. Will help manage issues at the state, local and county levels that impact, or potentially impact, the current business practices and the future growth and profitability of the company.

The successful candidate must possess political acumen and have an established track record of successfully supporting government relations programs. The successful candidate should be independent, adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, and be comfortable in a high-pressure environment.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Supporting 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 to clearly define and communicate the Company’s strategic business priorities, while also promoting Company brands and programs.

Manage the identification of government-related business opportunities and facilitate discussions with government to support those efforts.

Track and inform Company of all matters of interest and help provide analysis of legislative or proposed regulations and updating with reports on subsequent action.

Execute community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships that align to business needs and objectives.

Representing the Company and GRPA Team at external meetings and events.

Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of Government Relations and Public Affairs experience, including community relations.

Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Microsoft Office proficiency.

Travel requirement – 35% travel.

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Brand Management.

Project and Budget Management.

Stakeholder Engagement and Employee Communications experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.