Public Policy, Government Affairs & Communications Manager – EU

PepsiCo

Zaventem, Belgium

We are looking for a Public Affairs & Communications Manager. She/he will manage strategic public affairs and stakeholder engagement with EU institutions and EU stakeholders. He/she will also lead on the development and communication of our EU environmental sustainability agenda.

We are looking for someone who will

• Monitor & prioritise all developments in Brussels which could have an impact on PepsiCo's business interests in the EU. Disseminate the information internally and develop an appropriate PepsiCo position in co-ordination with the relevant teams whenever appropriate;
• Develop and implement, together with the EU Public Policy and Communications Director, issue management strategies in agreement and collaboration with all the appropriate functions within PepsiCo;
• Build & develop an effective stakeholder outreach programme on behalf of the company;
• Participate in the relevant working groups within the appropriate EU trade associations;
• Over time, become our environmental sustainability expert for the EU.

Your profile

• Key strengths
  • Specialist knowledge in EU decision-making processes. Knowledge of politics, policies and actors influencing PepsiCo’s business would be a plus;
  • Experience of issues management and working in a dynamic public affairs environment. Proven project management skills;
  • Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to issues;
  • Effective communications in verbal and written form and an ability to adapt according to external stakeholder;
  • Understanding of environment policy, media relations and FMCG experience would be a plus.
• Mindset
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, inclusive style;
  • Listening skills and multi-cultural mindset;
  • Ability to engage openly and positively with critics as appropriate;
  • Track record of influencing & networking successfully internally and externally;
• Experience: between 5 to 10 years in Brussels (5 years being an absolute minimum).
• Languages: Fluent English and mastery of at least one other European language.

Who we are

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visitwww.pepsico.com. 

Please apply for this position on www.pepsico.com before March 9th 2014