Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company


Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager

Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Job

  • To create positive conditions for growth across all company’s stakeholders: shaping a positive regulatory and policy environment, driving and elevating Coca Cola HBC sustainability agenda in the market, communicating and managing with stakeholders.  
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Manage local regulatory affairs through active representation of the company in local trade & business associations or relevant industry/governmental platforms; ensure leading and active role in those associations
  • Builds strong relations with key company’s stakeholders in Estonia  - decision makers, customers, NGOs and alike
  • In cooperation with BU Community and Customer Partnership Manager ensure implementation of Coca Cola HBC sustainability agenda/strategy  in Estonia based on local needs 
  • Cooperate with & supports Baltic Internal Communications Specialist to ensure alignment of local CA&S agenda with IC plans in Estonia 
  • Manage local budget, PR agencies and consultants as appropriate.
  • Be active and cooperative member of the Poland & Baltics Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Team 
  • Support BU Crisis Communications Leader in managing potential crisis situations in Estonia
  • In cooperation with Poland & Baltics External Communication Manager and The Coca Cola Company partners develop and execute media strategy for Estonia, maintain contacts with key media and act as a local spokesperson.  

Requirements

  • Higher education preferably in Political Science, Social Sciences, Law and alike
  • Demonstrated track record of success in creating, developing and implementing Public Affairs and corporate communications programs for highly regarded and visible corporations.
  • Proven 5-6 years background and hands-on experience in managing and dealing with public affairs, government relations, stakeholders relations and all forms of media communications 
  • Knowledge in sustainability topics

Key skills and Experience:

  • Deep understanding of stakeholder and public views, market trends and practices with regards to sustainability and community development
  • Deep understanding of the external international and local socio/economic/political environment
  • Business and Financial acumen
  • Technical specialist understanding and advice plus key networks in relation to main legislative matters for the Company - Tax/Packaging/Health & Nutrition.
  • Fast thinker with strong learning ability
  • Demonstrable track record of OUTCOME/IMPACT results

 

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