Senior Manager - Government Affairs - AlcoBev - East

We are at present having a senior position as Sr. Manager, Government Affairs East for a leading ALCOBEV company for KOLKATA location.

Reporting to: Government Affairs Director - India

Job Responsibilities

Business Operations

- Ensuring effective and timely operations in the region by maintaining effective relations with the local government and other stakeholders

- To liaise with units and legal for preparation of back up documents for representations to state

- Update the Regional Sales Director on individual state regulatory developments and financial aspect of impact on current and outlook from a regulatory point of view government offices/ministries or any external forums/bodies

- Recommend a plan of action based on future policy changes

- Undertake pro-active measures to mitigate the loss in business

- The interface between COMPANY and Government Agencies to address discretion due to issue licenses and permits

- Forecast and Mitigate Compliance risks

- Contribute in minimizing sale losses due to unavailability of Licenses/Permits

External Influence & Communication :

- Represent the company at various state forums/govt. departments and establishes appropriate networks that will further the company's interest

- Understanding each political party manifesto in the states of the region

- Brainstorming with Director CA on multiple messaging option and influence model for all stake holders

- Monitoring social economic/political triggers which materially impact topics to pursue or messaging being used

- Contribute in strategizing better, with a better forecast on upcoming Government Policies

Job Qualifications :

- 7-10 years of relevant experience

- Should have experience of interacting with senior government officials and have an understanding to how the government at state level functions

- Ability to lead and inspire teams

- Good commercial acumen

- High level of communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to build effective relationships

- Experience working in an AlcoBev/FMCG/Pharmaceutical organization

- Adept at inter-personal communication

Personal attributes :

- High energy

- Solution-oriented and positive attitude

- Exceptional customer orientation

- Fast-mover, quick to adapt

- Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

- Integrity and professionalism