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Meaningful Work From Day One

The Public Affairs Manager’s  core responsibility is to oversee the public policy and regulatory affairs strategy primarily for Mexico. This is a highly visible role, with key elements of representation of the company with key legislators and regulators, trade associations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). To fulfill the role successfully, the Public Affairs Manager must be equally adept working with senior executives and junior personnel alike, be comfortable working in, and have an ability to lead and inspire diverse and cross-functional teams.  

Reflective of the corporate, commercial and strategic nature of this position, the Public Affairs Manager will be an integral member of the extended Mexico leadership team.  While the majority of day-to-day matters will be focused in Mexico, the Public Affairs Manager will also be required to advise the Government Affairs Director on matters of particular importance and sensitivity.

What You Can Expect

Regarded by business colleagues as the first point of contact for all matters in Mexico related to public affairs, the Public Affairs Manager  must be an excellent ‘generalist’, retaining a high-level,  broad range of expertise, and the ability to swiftly adapt to, adopt and deliver against any state, federal and local matters arising.  This role is responsible for the day to day execution of the public affairs strategy, including continuous outreach to government authorities, industry partners, opinion leaders and internal stakeholders. 

This role is also responsible for building and leveraging relationships locally with different government authorities and organization's to ensure successful business activities, including but not limited to local and federal government policymakers, the Tequila Regulatory Council, and trade associations/NGOs such as the National Tequila Chamber, CIVYL, FISAC, and ABELAC.

In particular, the Public Affairs Manager  will be responsible to advise and engage in the following areas:

Public Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

Anticipate and manage developing issues that may impact the organization.

Proactively manage government relations risk with other colleagues as appropriate.

Develop external networks by participation in social and cultural events that strengthen the organization’s relationships with the community, industry, and government authorities.

What You Bring to the Table​

Bachelor’s degree.

Extensive experience in public affairs and government relations, including:

Formulation and drafting of policy positions and public affairs strategies.

Design and implementation of public affairs advocacy campaigns (and associated public relations).

In-person advocacy to public officials and a range of external stakeholders.

Legislative/regulatory analysis.

Reputation management.

Engagement in industry affairs, representation at trade associations.

Fully bilingual Spanish/English required.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively in a collaborative matrix

Demonstrated ability to manage through influence with internal and external partners.

Ability and willingness to travel, including some weekends.

What Makes You Unique

Legal background and/or understanding

Spirits/ Bev Alc industry experience 

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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Leader

Global Job Level:

L3

Number of Openings Available:

1