SHEIN Looking for Sr. Government Relations Manager – PR & GR Center, KSA at Saudi , Riyadh Full Time

Job Description

1. Responsible for analysing and providing assessment of relevant public policies and their implications to SHEIN’s business interests in Saudi Arabia. He/she will also work with the Senior Director to manage the company’s public policy positions in the Middle East.
2. Work with the Senior Director and other relevant SHEIN departments to develop and drive stakeholder engagement strategies, as well as take the lead in executing and managing policy engagements in the Middle East.
3. Responsible for fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and translating stakeholder and policy engagements into tangible commercial outcomes to advance SHEIN’s market access and to ensure the successful running of SHEIN’s business operations in the region.
4. Plan, organize and manage SHEIN’s various stakeholder engagement platforms in the Middle East, in support of the objective to expand and enhance our engagements/collaborations with key stakeholders from various backgrounds such as political/regulatory stakeholders, media, civil society, industry associations and other public arenas.
5. Effectively work with the public affairs team globally, and SHEIN’s Marketing, Supply Chain, Legal, ESG, Finance teams to represent and communicate the company’s positions on policy issues.
6. Exhibit a keen interest in and ability to comprehend the interconnections between politics, business, finance, sustainability, technology and innovation, and international relations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Track, monitor and provide assessment of policy issues and their implications to SHEIN’s commercial interests in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
2. Develop and provide recommendations to SHEIN’s senior management and relevant business units concerning political, policy and regulatory issues.
3. Identify and map key policy stakeholders (including political office holders, government officials, regulators, non-governmental organizations, industry associations, media and other public stakeholders).
4. Develop and drive engagement strategies to reach out and build strategic relationships with key government and public relations stakeholders to strengthen SHEIN’s network of partners.
5. Formulate and execute advocacy plans to translate policy engagements into tangible commercial outcomes to secure SHEIN’s market access and expansion efforts
6. Develop and manage communications plans and materials to enhance corporate visibility and public image in the Middle East.
7. Organize and manage meetings with external parties, including the preparation of briefing notes/presentations for senior management’s reference.
8. Lead in the planning, organization and management of networking platforms.
9. Represent SHEIN in corporate/media activities in the region
10. Manage relations with local/national media and handle crisis communications situations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

1. Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Communications, Media, Public Relations or related field.
2. At least 8 years of working experience in public affairs, including government relations.
3. Strong policy and regulatory network in Riyadh with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate/political levels to undertake advocacy work.
4. Reasonable experience in managing media relations.
5. Prior experience managing operational issues such as labour regulations and customs clearance would be a plus.
6. Track record of effectively solving complex issues and delivering strong results while maintaining the highest standards.
7. Prior experience undertaking public affairs work in e-commerce/marketplace sector would be advantageous.
8. Keen interest to translate policy/regulatory engagements into tangible commercial outcomes.
9. Strong analytical, presentation (written and oral) and project management skills.
10. Strong proficiency in English and in Arabic.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills.
12. Ability to multi-task and have exceptional attention to detail while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.