Public Affairs Manager (USA)

New York, New York
Gorillas
Description

Hi. We are Gorillas. We do on-demand grocery delivery in minutes. Since our initial launch in May 2020 we have built over 200 warehouses and expanded to more than 60 cities across 9 countries. Today our diverse crew of 12,000 employees are spreading true change in the communities we serve. True to our need for speed, in March 2021 we became Europe’s fastest-ever unicorn company. And with $1.3B total funding raised to date, we’re just getting started.

About The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Public Affairs Manager, focused on the US Market, to join our Global Public Affairs team. This role will be based in New York, US and will report to the Global Director of Public Affairs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in political science, social science, business, economics, or related field
• 2-3 years experience within government affairs, public policy, communications, or related field
• Expertise in developing effective public affairs campaigns that serve business interests
• Ability to develop and maintain a reliable network among strategic decision-makers and regulators
• Attitude of an internal consultant to the local, national and global management teams
• Good understanding of the American legislative process, political landscape and labor relations
• Understanding of the demands of a young fast-growing company looking to strengthen its sustainable growth
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for revolutionizing the grocery sector!

Responsibilities

• Develop a national public affairs strategy for the U.S. market in accordance with the global public affairs and communications strategy
• Map and analyze the national political and regulatory environment in the regions
• Identify and implement key initiatives at national and local level to support the global public affairs strategy
• Work closely with local and national authorities, municipalities and other stakeholders to ensure we are always maintaining and building on the exceptional working relationships we have with the communities and environments we operate in
• Manage and collaborate with the local Public Affairs agencies to develop and deliver the public affairs strategy
• You’ll get the opportunity to position Gorillas in key (national) political debates to support our business growth and stability
• Represent Gorillas in national and local events, identifying suitable opportunities for the global leadership team to participate in
• Carrying out risk analysis to make improvements where needed

What’s In It For You

As a part of the fastest growing startup, you can benefit from a steep learning curve from day one with a high career growth trajectory. We love seeing our crew blossom & growing with us! With a transparent company culture & stunning team spirit, Gorillas ensures a dynamic & international environment welcome to anyone! Plus, our flexible working arrangements support people at different stages in their lives. We celebrate diversity & are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Health insurance benefits (i.e. medical, dental, vision and transit FSA)
• Great opportunity to build something you are proud of: we are growing fast, which means that the opportunities at Gorillas are virtually limitless.
• An awesome team spirit and an exciting workplace with a dynamic and international environment.
• Transparent company culture with flat hierarchies and a high career growth trajectory at Gorillas

Gorillas is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.