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Ralph Lauren · 1 day ago

Head of Public Affairs

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$119K/yr - $243K/yr

15+ years exp

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Head of Public Affairs to lead their public affairs strategy. This role involves developing advocacy strategies, monitoring legislative landscapes, and cultivating relationships with government officials to advance the company's interests.

Apparel & Fashion

Responsibilities

Develop and execute meaningful advocacy strategies that protect the brand’s interests and unlock new opportunities for Ralph Lauren in an evolving regulatory environment

Present Ralph Lauren’s policy positions to government officials, trade associations, coalitions, and other industry stakeholders, ensuring alignment between corporate priorities and broader legislative and market trends

Monitor the legislative and regulatory landscape, assess potential business impacts, and develop tailored, forward-thinking strategies that position Ralph Lauren for success

Develop compelling policy documents, including executive summaries, position papers, and advocacy briefs, that clearly articulate Ralph Lauren’s policy positions

Keep Ralph Lauren leadership informed with timely, in-depth analyses of current and proposed legislation affecting the fashion and retail sector, ensuring proactive and informed decision-making for compliance

Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key government officials at an international, federal, state and local level to advance Ralph Lauren’s priorities across key markets

Arrange high-impact meetings for senior leadership and prepare briefing materials, talking points and other supporting items

Maintain and strengthen partnerships with trade associations, advocacy groups, and other industry organizations

Organize immersive site visits and events for elected officials to deepen their understanding of Ralph Lauren’s business, economic contributions, and philanthropy

Anticipate and evaluate emerging company risks stemming from geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes

Advise on ways to mitigate these risks through strategic government engagement or other actions with input from the relevant teams within the business

Develop and review talking points, statements, messaging and other materials related to key public affairs issues and developments for various internal and external company communications

Lead with vision and purpose, ensuring high team performance and developing key competencies within the public affairs function

Manage external consultants and oversee team budget

Qualification

Public policy expertisePublic affairs strategyGovernment relationsStakeholder engagementLegislative analysisAdvocacy strategiesTeam leadershipExceptional writingPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Deep understanding of public policy, with the ability to distill complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights

Highly adaptable and entrepreneurial, with the ability to anticipate and respond to shifting political and regulatory landscapes

Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively articulate Ralph Lauren's policy positions and influence diverse audiences

Proven ability to navigate complex policy challenges, persuade stakeholders, and drive favorable outcomes

A strategic and thoughtful approach to advocacy, with the ability to develop creative solutions that advance Ralph Lauren's objectives and stay true to our brand's values

Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing projects from strategy development through execution

Highly motivated, able to work independently while fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve common goals and vision

Experience presenting to senior leadership and corporate boards