Short Intro and About the Job
The mission of the EU Public Affairs Senior Manager is to:
1. Anticipate major EU public policy issues and advocate to support Danone’s business, by managing relations with external specific influential stakeholders at EU level.
2. Manage Danone representations and influence strategy in European industry associations, using Danone’s internal network of spokesperson if need be.
3. Sherpa of head of the Region (regional EVP) in the EU trade associations while developing high level corporate engagement programs when relevant (CEO, GS, COMEX)
The main responsibilities of the role are:
4. Representation of Danone Company in front of EU political institutions and NGOS
5. EU institutions: European Parliament, European Commission, Member States representatives
6. NGOS: BEUC, EHN etc.
7. Animation of PA EU network
8. Cascading of business priorities, company positions & policies,
9. Foster cross-cbu & cross functional collaboration
10. Stakeholders engagement
11. Represent Company in relevant transversal trade associations (FDE, AIM, The Pledge,
12. Define and implement the advocacy strategy to influence stakeholders agenda
13. Identify and develop relations with key EU stakeholders to strengthen Danone’s network of key influencers
14. Build stakeholders mapping and engagement strategy: build and deliver the appropriate message to each target, and define the right level of engagement (dialogue, influence, partnership)
15. Identify the relevant Danone spokesperson & prepare messages for the meetings with stakeholders
About You
To be successful in the role of European Union Public Affairs Senior Manager we expect you to have a strong background in Public Affairs with experience in global or regional experience global or regional policy advocacy roles, NGOs or EU Institutions. In addition, you should be able to:
16. Communicate with impact, engage stakeholders, assess & manage business risks and opportunities and ensure license to operate
17. Proven advocacy campaign experience
18. Ability to develop networks internally and externally
19. Strong communication and negotiation skills
20. Strong interest and sensitivity to political and economic matters
21. Thorough, well organized, results and outcomes oriented
22. Agility and ability to manage complexity
23. Collaborative mindset & attitudes
About Us, We offer and What's next
It is an exciting time to join Danone as a European Union Public Affairs Senior Manager. In our vibrant and international working environment you will be supported to learn new skills and to grow an impactful career aligned with your personal aspirations.
At Danone, we offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility.
What's next
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