State & Local Government Relations Manager (North Market)

Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Position

Market Director for North Market:

• 12 Regions

• 28 Sites

Location/Residence: Candidate must reside in ND, SD, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, KY, OH, WV, DE, PA, NY, VT, ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, MD.

Responsibilities

Description of Responsibilities:

Strategic Issues Advocacy

• Assess and prioritize short- and long-term risks and impacts of state and local government actions on Sysco's business interests.
• Identify opportunities to remove legislative or regulatory barriers to growth.
• Evaluate capabilities of all trade association assets, contract lobbyists and affiliate groups to manage issues strategically and effectively.
• Help develop and execute an advocacy engagement plan to eliminate or mitigate highest risk issues; seize opportunities to support the business directly; and manage an effective network of state and local allies to proactively identify future threats and opportunities.
• Represent Sysco before state agencies, legislators and other state and local officials across the assigned market states.

Relationship Building

• Participate in meetings of state and local government officials and manage Sysco engagement in these meetings that advances our public policy priorities.
• Help determine and execute an effective political (PAC) strategy to support relationship building efforts with public officials in the region that advance our mission and are compliant with state election laws.
• Help manage official engagement with executive and legislative branches (e.g. host facility tours, attend in-district events) within the market.
• Working cooperatively with Regional Site leaders, devise and execute a plan to leverage state and local association relationships to promote and protect Sysco's business interests.

Branding and Reputation Management

• Improve knowledge of Sysco's commitments and corporate social responsibility priorities - e.g. economic impact, environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, charitable giving - among public policy leaders.
• Incorporate involvement of public policy leaders in existing corporate engagement activities - e.g. distribution center opening events, local market public relations, employee milestones.

PAC Administration & Lobbying Compliance

• Maintain the Sysco PAC database and manage tasks such as check approval and cutting processes; bank reconciliations; federal and state compliance reports; Sysco PAC website content upkeep.
• Support planning and organization of PAC events.
• Support PAC solicitations, PAC presentations and PAC Board preparation.
• Prepare state lobbying reports and ensure compliance with all state reporting requirements.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, English or Journalism preferred).

Experience and Skills

Position-Specific

• Minimum 5 years of market-specific legislative or political experience for a state lawmaker or governor, major corporation, trade association, NGO or government agency
• Knowledge of the U.S. foodservice distribution business and/or related industries, such as restaurants or food manufacturing and processing
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the state and local levels
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills

General

• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Proven process and project management expertise
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to highest quality deliverables
• Sound planning and administrative skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office

(The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.)