Sr Director, Regional Govt Affairs

Requisition ID: 34332 

A Career in Beer and Beyond:

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:

In the role of Sr. Director, Regional Government Affairs, working home-based in the Great Lakes Region, you will be a part of the Legal & Government Affairs team.  You will oversee the overall legislative, regulatory, and political priorities in the Great Lakes region (WI, IL, MI, MN, IA, IN, OH, KY, and ND), ensuring that Molson Coors’ strategies are executed within the state regulatory agencies and state capitols as well as local jurisdictions. You are responsible for leading and directing the execution of our political program capability and coordinating cross-functional support for legislative and regulatory priorities aligned with our business objectives.

This position reports to the Vice President, Government Affairs, and works closely across the legal & government affairs, sales, communications, finance, and supply chain functions.

The Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy in the Great Lakes region, including creating state-by-state plans to support regional sales and supply chain objectives.
• Understand the politics of the region, and complexities of the industry and develop and execute strategies within those constraints to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop, execute, and align strategy of interconnected components and departments to minimize risk.
• Manage and direct legislative and political consultants.
• Manage regional government affairs’ operational and political contribution budgets.
• Manage issues through monitoring and relationship development in states without state-based consultants.
• Establish and drive coalitions within the beer and beverage sectors, within the alcohol industry, or as needed to accomplish public policy objectives.
• Represent the government affairs interests of Molson Coors within internal cross-functional teams and among various non-company external stakeholder interests.

The Other Qualifications:

• You have at least 10 years of experience in public policy management, coalition building, government service, or communications.
• You love a challenge.  You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.

• You are a skilled negotiator focused on the client; your constant curiosity fosters your innovative style and you can equally execute ideas given to you.
• You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• Engagement with a variety of BusinessResource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.