Sr. Manager, State External Affairs, NA

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​Corporate Communications & External Affairs​

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers. It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands. From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

Location - New Jersey

Step into the world of our Corporate Communications & External Affairs function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence.

As the Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, NA, you’ll be responsible for Reckitt’s engagement with key corporate stakeholders, policymakers, advocacy, NA state-level government and local representation.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and maintain strategic relationships with state and local government departments, local elected officials and relevant public bodies.
• Regularly engage with policymakers to build trust, mitigate risks, and advocate for Reckitt’s priorities in the NA market.
• Act as a strategic adviser to the leadership team of Reckitt in North America
• Shape and execute Reckitt’s public policy and advocacy strategy at the U.S. state level and across NA, ensuring close alignment with the company’s commercial goals and social responsibility objectives.
• Help advance the public policy and advocacy strategy for the company, working collaboratively with colleague to ensure alignment between business objectives, policy, advocacy and stakeholder outreach goals.
• Collaborate closely with government affairs colleagues in other locations for policy, media and operations.
• Represent Reckitt in relevant stakeholder forums, advocating for positions that support business sustainability and societal impact.
• Work with internal key stakeholders in such as R&D, supply, regulatory and legal.
• Build intelligence and understanding of business-critical issues by tracking, monitoring and advising on important changes in regulatory or legislative matters affecting the NA political market.
• Ability to track, analyze data and respond to external headwinds across the changing NA political environment and create cohesive business strategies and/or scenario plans to meet evolving needs.
• Track and interpret relevant cross-state legislation, government activity and regulatory changes, briefing senior leadership accordingly.
• Ability to synthesize information into strategic plans within Government/Corporate Affairs and across internal functions.

The experience we're looking for

• Political acumen: Deep understanding of NA political systems and legislative processes with focus on state-level.
• NA Specific experience: Comprehensive understanding of national and state-level political and regulatory environments across NA. Experience may include, but not limited to state Governor’s offices, state legislatures, committees, local advocacy and influential business groups.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective state-level government relations strategies.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and regulatory developments into strategic business advice.
• Networking: Building strong relationships with local government officials, policy makers and other stakeholders/industry, advocacy and business leaders, including influential business groups in NJ and around our Reckitt sites. A strong network within states, their administrations, and relevant NA regulatory agencies.
• Compliance knowledge: Familiarity with NA and state-level lobbying laws and regulations.
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in governmental relations, external affairs. Preferred CPG, but not necessary.

The skills for success

Emotional intelligence, Cohesion and clarity, Listening skills, Writing skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Digital skills, Research skills, Time management skills, Adaptability, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Business Accumen, Leadership, Brand Strategy, Relationship management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $148,000.00 - $222,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.