What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Government Relations position at Little Caesars/Blue Line Distribution?
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Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Your Mission:
The Director of Government Relations will lead and manage the government relations strategy for a large quick-service restaurant franchisor. Responsibilities include monitoring legislative developments, participating with and engaging industry associations, and ensuring the company’s interests are represented.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives.
- Monitor legislative developments and regulations and provide analysis to leadership.
- Lead advocacy efforts by meeting with industry associations, officials and regulatory bodies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to track state legislative developments on employment regulations, franchise-specific regulations, food safety regulations and any other regulatory matters that may impact the company.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure that internal policies and procedures are updated to correspond with changes to state and federal regulations and law.
- Serve as an advisor on emerging public policy issues.
- Work with internal departments to develop positions on public policy issues including collaborating with the communications team to develop messaging and strategies.
- Build relationships and engage with industry associations.
- Act as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders
- Prepare government relations reports, budget recommendations, and strategic plans.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process.
- Proven track record of legislative and regulatory advocacy.
- Strong understanding of public policy issues affecting the industry.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and respond to public policy trends.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong commitment to ethics and compliance.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in the restaurant, franchise, or hospitality sectors is preferred.
Where You’ll Work:
- Non-traditional hours, as needed, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Travel as needed.
- Extended periods of sitting and phone conversations.
- Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, or dust.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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