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Corporate Affairs Director
LOCATION:
Charlotte, NC, US, 28208
REQ ID: 50770
If you are a current employee click here to apply.
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Corporate Affairs Director to lead our public policy and regulatory engagement efforts in the US and Canada at federal and state levels. This role will be pivotal in shaping legislation and policies that impact our business by fostering strong relationships with trade associations, policymakers and government institutions.
Reporting to the Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, the Director will collaborate closely with internal teams, industry associations, and external partners to ensure our company’s interests are effectively represented in the North American legislative landscape.
Job Description
Relocation: Yes
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.
Corporate sustainability. It’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.
Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.
Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
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Corporate Affairs Director
LOCATION:
Charlotte, NC, US, 28208
REQ ID: 50770
If you are a current employee click here to apply.
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Corporate Affairs Director to lead our public policy and regulatory engagement efforts in the US and Canada at federal and state levels. This role will be pivotal in shaping legislation and policies that impact our business by fostering strong relationships with trade associations, policymakers and government institutions.
Reporting to the Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, the Director will collaborate closely with internal teams, industry associations, and external partners to ensure our company’s interests are effectively represented in the North American legislative landscape.
Job Description
- Advocacy and Representation:
- Engage with government institutions, state and federal representatives, and key stakeholders to advocate for company policy positions.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies aligned with business objectives in food and protective packaging.
- Provide policy insights and recommendations in meetings with policymakers, government agencies, industry trade associations, and NGOs.
- Represent the company on board or committee assignments within trade associations.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and industry influencers at national and state levels.
- Collaborate across internal teams—including legal, regulatory, finance, and business units—to align policy objectives with business priorities.
- Coordinate policy outreach initiatives with business partners, government affairs teams, and external consultants.
- Policy Monitoring & Analysis:
- Track, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities related to public policy changes.
- Provide strategic recommendations on emerging policies and regulatory frameworks.
- Internal Communication and Reporting:
- Provide regular updates and strategic briefings to senior management and key business functions.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure policy issues are understood and integrated into business planning.
- Prepare policy analyses, position papers, and presentations on key public policy issues.
- Industry Engagement:
- Represent the company at conferences, workshops, industry events, and industry meetings to engage with policymakers and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in technical, law or policy field preferred.
- 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, sales, account management or sustainability roles.
- Strong understanding of US federal and state legislative processes and regulatory frameworks, particularly in packaging.
- Established network of contacts within trade associations, legislative bodies, or regulatory organizations.
- Expertise in extended producer responsibility (EPR), sustainability, environmental regulations and their impact on packaging.
- Broad knowledge of sustainability issues related to packaging, including recycled content, recyclability, and food contact legislation.
- Exceptional communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable business strategies.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Proactive, strategic mindset with a strong sense of initiative and accountability.
- Location: Charlotte, NC -- minimum two days a week in the corporate office preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Relocation: Yes
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com.
WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.
Corporate sustainability. It’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.
Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.
Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Job Segment: Governmental Affairs, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Government, Legal
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