Job Details
The role
As Principal Government Relations and Public Policy, North America, you will be responsible for building and advancing HelloFresh's public policy efforts in the USA and 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 and opportunities, and interacting with senior stakeholders. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and have an immediate impact on HelloFresh's 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 and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don't "tick all the boxes" but think you'd thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.
What you'll do
- Build HelloFresh's government relations department and strategy from scratch for the USA and Canada
- Define business related objectives and metrics and help create and advance market strategies in line with stakeholders expectations
- Develop an early detection system for potential risks and opportunities, including further development of monitoring tools, data based analyses and definition of key stakeholders
- Develop a strategic positioning and long term engagement plan
- Closely collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business and markets
- Engage with key political and 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 and Public Policy who is based in Berlin.
What you'll bring- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in working in politics or government relations and have a strong understanding of the US and Canadian political landscape (previous experience in government bodies is preferred)
- You have a strong political network (including trade associations, NGO's and think tanks) and a track record in successful relationship building and political influencing
- You have a strong business acumen and interest in and knowledge of the e-commerce and food industry
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are experienced in working with senior stakeholders from across the business
What we offer- Competitive Salary & equity that vests immediately upon participation
- Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
- $0 monthly premium and 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 and earliest starting date.
After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.
New York Pay Range
$122,500-$175,000 USD