Position Purpose As Director of Government Relations, you’ll work to help achieve AutoZone’s strategic and operational business goals by maintaining and fostering relationships with government stakeholders. You’ll represent us on the federal, state and local levels communicating our position on matters as deemed necessary by AutoZone leadership. You provide invaluable insight as to the regulatory and governmental landscapes. Primary Accountabilities + Defines the strategy to care for and promote the interests of the organization in all matters in which authorities, regulators and government agencies are involved, and manages the execution. + Establish and maintain positive relationships with all levels of government, public services and other authorities (for example, federal, state, municipal or local) to facilitate communication and promotion of AutoZone interests. + Manages relationship with trade asociations, ensuring that the organization Is well represented to communicate and promote AutoZone interests by enabling AutoZoners from diverse functions to participate the forums and working groups organized by such trade associations. + Ensure representation of the organization's position on regulatory issues and government policy with government representatives at all levels in order to advance the organization's interests. + Enable and develop a team of professionals from any area of the organization to ensure their adequate representation with government agencies and that their activities are carried out ethically and legally, in accordance with the policies and standards of the organization. + Acts as a resource on regulatory issues regarding store openings and permit compliance. Education & Experience Level of Formal Education: A Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent. Area of Study: Law, Government Affairs Years of Experience: More than seven years. Type of Experience: Experience in permitting process and construction laws. Special Certifications or Technical Skills: Microsoft Office and collaboration tools Other/Preferred: Proactive, negociation skills, travel