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Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs in Sofia City, Bulgaria at Coca-Cola HBC
Title: Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Company: Coca-Cola HBC
Location: Sofia City, Bulgaria
About your new role:
We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic and influential professional to join our Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team as Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager. In this role, you will lead our stakeholder engagement and public affairs agenda, shape policy and regulatory strategies, and ensure effective management of the external environment to support our business growth and reputation.
Your new responsibilities:
- Build and maintain robust communication channels with policymakers, trade and industry associations, employer organizations, NGOs, and community organizations, fostering positive and productive relationships.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to position us as a trusted partner and support Group / local business strategy and key business projects.
- Represent Coca-Cola HBC in interactions with external stakeholders, industry associations, and public forums, helping to enhance our public image.
- Support the development and implementation of policy-related strategies that align with our business priorities.
- Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with Bulgarian and EU regulations affecting the beverage industry, proactively identifying, and addressing regulatory risks.
You can be successful in this role if you have:
- University degree and 5+ years of leadership experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations or Regulatory Affairs, Public Relations, Public Administration, preferably in the FMCG or other relevant industries.
- Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy.
- Strong understanding of Bulgarian & EU regulatory environment and its business impact.
- level external relationships (government, industry, NGOs).
- Excellent communication, influencing and representation skills.
How we will support you:
- Learning opportunities: Working for a company with a dynamic business model encompassing production, logistics, sales, and marketing of world-known brands present a unique learning opportunity for every professional.
- International career opportunities: As a large, international and expanding company, we offer unique opportunities for roles and enriching experiences and capabilities, including cross-functional transitions and international assignments.
- 4 unique core values: Customer first, We over I, Make it simple and Deliver sustainably form the foundation of a robust culture that enables continuous and sustainable growth.
- Benefits: we offer a comprehensive benefits package aimed at ensuring your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
- Hybrid home-to-office work environment.
About your new team:
We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact. We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.
We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be. And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP.
At Coca-Cola HBC, diversity helps us thrive:
Including and celebrating different people and opinions is embedded in our growth story. We are committed to fostering diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued and heard. By constantly building a diverse and inclusive workplace, we enrich our decision-making and provide ever more innovative solutions and shared value.
