The role
As Principal Government Relations & Public Policy, North America, you will be responsible for building & advancing HelloFreshs public policy efforts in the USA & Canada.
As part of your responsibilities, you will deliver a best-in-class program for the newly established function in the markets, including monitoring, assessing risks & opportunities, & interacting with senior stakeholders.
You will also be responsible for building & maintaining relationships with key stakeholders & have an immediate impact on HelloFreshs reputation among them.
Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills & we love diverse experiences! So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.
What youll do
- Build HelloFreshs government relations department & strategy from scratch for the USA & Canada
- Define business related objectives & metrics & help create & advance market strategies in line with stakeholders expectations
- Develop an early detection system for potential risks & opportunities, including further development of monitoring tools, data based analyses & definition of key stakeholders
- Develop a strategic positioning & long term engagement plan
- Closely collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business & markets
- Engage with key political & wider public stakeholders to establish a trustful dialogue
- As part of the Global Government Relations Team you will report to the Global Head of Government Relations & Public Policy who is based in Berlin.
What youll bring
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in working in politics or government relations & have a strong understanding of the US & Canadian political landscape (previous experience in government bodies is preferred)
- You have a strong political network (including trade associations, NGOs & think tanks) & a track record in successful relationship building & political influencing
- You have a strong business acumen & interest in & knowledge of the e-commerce & food industry
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment & are experienced in working with senior stakeholders from across the business
What we offer
- Competitive Salary & equitythat vests immediately upon participation
- Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
- $0 monthly premium & other flexible health plans effective first day of employment
- 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
- Snacks, cold brew on tap & monthly catered lunches
- Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
Are you up for the challenge?
Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations & earliest starting date.
After submitting an application our team will review this & get back to you within 5 business days.
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