The Coca-Cola Company · 1 day ago
Senior Director, International Government
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expThe Coca-Cola Company is a global leader in the beverage industry, and they are seeking a Senior Director, International Government to coordinate engagement with U.S. and foreign government officials. This role involves developing advocacy strategies on various policy issues, including economic, health, environmental, and trade matters, while building relationships with key decision-makers.
Consumer GoodsFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the company’s “FOR” positions with government officials (bilaterally and small group meetings)
Support Operating Unit (OU) engagement in D.C., including Operating Unit Presidents
Ensure coordinated decision-making between Operating Unit outreach to the U.S. Government and the North America Operating Unit
Develop US government advocacy that supports sustainable business growth, including our voluntary sustainability goals
Building alignment with foreign government representatives (ambassadors, embassy officials and visiting foreign ministers)
Building US government advocacy to support non-discriminatory policy in international markets on TAX: non-discriminatory fiscal policy, ENVIRONMENT: EPR schemes, rPET standards for use in Food & Beverage packaging, water-related policies, HEALTH: non-discriminatory nutrition labeling regulation, non-discriminatory marketing regulation, ingredient protection, TRADE: promote free and fair-trade approach consistent to support system business structure globally, SOCIAL: economic policy supporting foreign investment and growth
Working with third parties, build coalitions so that the Coca-Cola system policy positions are influential in public debates
Develop and maintain relationships with government decision-makers at the national and regional levels in support of policy goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
7-10 years' experience in public affairs in public, private or NGO sector
Working understanding across multi-cultural, matrixed organization
Developed stakeholder network
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex issues to drive tangible business actions
Ability to monitor, understand and anticipate government policy actions, while developing “FOR” system positions that define the strategic direction for the business and public advocacy
Lead communicator with BOTH convergent & divergent stakeholders (executive and legislative branches, as well as regulatory authorities), including building coalitions and influencing decision-makers
Internal communicator to build consensus, ensure alignment and buy-in from key stakeholders
Hybrid Work Policy, 3-days in office
Estimated Travel: 25%
Understanding of government legislative and regulatory process and systems
Coalition building & influencing, ability to find “win-win” scenarios
Curiosity about policy topics, and willingness to learn new areas
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications skills
Strong ability to work agilely in different teams, both inside & outside of the system
Experience in developing public policy; comfort level with ambiguity and “thick skin” in difficult relationships
Experience with public advocacy campaigns
Economic development, environmental policy, health/nutrition
Negotiation
Leadership role with demonstrated experience in driving agreement among different entities (public, private & civil society)
Government Relations; Public Affairs; Government Affairs; Policy Development; Public Advocacy; Economic Development; Environmental Policy; Coalition Building; Government Regulation; Influencing
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Government experience is preferred
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.
Company
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a soft drink manufacturer & distributor that makes a variety of soft drinks, including diet coke and regular coke.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1919-09-05IPO
Leadership Team
Henrique Braun
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Henry
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development
Recent News
2026-01-16
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