Position Title:  Senior External Affairs Manager

Senior External Affairs Manager

Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2024 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Senior External Affairs Manager.

THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

We believe in the following values.

Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you will serve as an integral member of Philip Morris Benelux External Affairs team, where you will help develop, manage and execute our public policy agenda. In addition, you will advise management and other cross-functional teams concerning the policy implications of current developments in The Netherlands.

This role will report to the External Affairs Director for the Netherlands, and work as part of a team to engage with stakeholders, and coordinate with internal business functions to design and implement strategies in support of the company’s objectives.
 

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop strategic engagement plans for The Netherlands, in line with our strategic vision and objectives.
• Identify and monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their relevance for the company. 
• Build and maintain a solid network with dialogue partners and stakeholders in The Netherlands.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the team to develop written content, such as position papers and legislative summaries.
• Act as a spokesperson of Philip Morris in The Netherlands: Communicate and defend the our positions on issues of relevance and execute the agreed action plan.
• Provide superior support for Senior Leaders across the company to establish relationships with interest groups and other key industry partners.
• Support and lead cross functional projects on external affairs related business issues.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Master degree in Political Science, Law, Economy or European studies, Public Administration or related subject area
• Min 10 years of professional experience in public affairs, working with government, think tanks, public interest groups and/or external/regulatory/government affairs departments in private sector, preferably in regulated industries.
• A strong business sense and the ability to act as the bridge between the political and business environments
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to create factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging, and persuasively deliver it to relevant audiences.
• Ability to build constructive relations and engage with external and internal partners at all levels
• Fluent in English & Dutch
• leadership skills.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.