Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 200,000 employees based in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The purpose of the Regulatory & Stakeholders Engagement Manager is to lead and manage all key regulatory affairs, influence stakeholder perceptions; supporting proactive government and regulatory engagement.

Responsibilities

Protect the overall regulatory environment; Influence regulatory and public policy processes to the benefit of the Zone; Track and maintain a detailed awareness of the key regulatory issues facing the Business and develop strategic responses as required.; Industry advocacy for long-term market reforms; Optimizing relationships and communications with a wide variety of stakeholders; Processing plant & factory tours; Develop initiatives/events for multi-stakeholder forums; Supporting functional/commercial business including TDL illicit issues, breweries regional government engagement and regulatory bodies to mitigate regulatory risks; Function supports in follow up of regional & directorial level support on commercial & operational support; Strong focus on statistical modelling and data management; Track and maintain a detailed awareness of the key excise issues facing the business and develop strategic responses as required; Develop and communicate the excise positions and integrate into risk management and stakeholder engagement process; Conduct research to support the development of submissions to relevant industry regulatory authorities; Develop and maintain sound and mutually beneficial relationships with relevant role players at all levels of government; Develop and maintain a robust depository and deep understanding of relevant and reliable data and communicate the value of available information to the relevant role players; Engage stakeholders and act as the contact point for TBL Group regulatory affairs, by developing mutually beneficial relationships with the relevant key stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in economics/political science/law/international relations and a minimum of 4 years’ experience; Experience in a highly regulated industry, stakeholder relations and track record of establishing strong governmental relationships; Experience working with indirect tax essential; Strong technical skill and courage to defend positions views when challenged; Ability to understand and navigate complex political environments; Ability to form meaningful relationships with stakeholders as well as an ability to influence