Senior Manager, Government Relations – State & Local
The Home Depot
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Represent and advance The Home Depot's government relations agenda before elected officials, government decision-makers, and internal and external strategic partners across the state.
- Manage a multifaceted strategic plan to accomplish key government relations objectives and priorities aligned with core values that will protect, defend and advance The Home Depot's business.
- Maintain frequent speaking engagements internally and externally to senior management, large groups and in legislative testimony.
- Write updates on activities in state for weekly newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts, and issue summaries for internal and external audiences.
- Organize store walks and engage in community events with elected officials.
- Develop, implement and manage government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and direct lobbying.
- Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists while following all lobbying and ethics laws.
- Engage with state-based staff for the federal delegation and engage on federal issues as needed. Provide rapid response to fast-moving legislative priorities including the development of talking points and grassroots campaigns and support for issues in state.
- Serve as the company's primary point of contact for local and state elected officials including the Governor's administration and relevant state agencies.
- Connect existing company and Foundation programs and relationships to favorably impact public policy issues and enhance reputation with policy makers and government stakeholders.
- Recommend and oversee political contributions to candidates and associations aligned with business interests.
- Work with internal business partners to develop positions, provide legislative testimony and other subject matter expertise directly to state and local officials.
Requirements
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
- Preferred Education: No additional education
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
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Hard Skills & Tools
government relations strategylegislative agendalobbyingpublic policystrategic planningissue trackinggrassroots campaignslegislative testimonypolitical contributions
Soft Skills
negotiationconflict resolutioncommunicationpublic speakingrelationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solving