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Government Relations Sr Manager

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jan 21, 2026
Requisition ID: 244127 Locations: Charlotte Click here to experience a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose! We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success. Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here! Job Overview The Senior Manager Government Relations is responsible for and assists the Director and VP Public Affairs for the administration of Company political and legislative strategies in designated states, within their geographic area, including specified municipalities in that geography important to the Company's overall business strategy. The role maintains and develops key relationships with state and local policymakers. The Senior Manager Government Relations assists the Director and VP Public Affairs through monitoring regional legislative activity, attending committee meetings, political functions, as well as providing research in the development of the Company's government relations strategy. Duties & Responsibilities * Manage and execute strategies to engage members in public policy input, comprehensive state, and local lobbying campaigns, and government relations. Tracks all engagement and produces communications to inform leaders * Develop and maintain positive relationships and strategic partnerships with elected officials and policymakers to develop mutually beneficial partnerships to serve both the communities and to promote the Coca-Cola brand * Represents the Company at appropriate dinners, legislative days, hearings, and other gatherings with key policymakers and influencers in a monitoring role as needed at the direction of the VP Government Relations * Monitors legislation and issues of importance to the company at the direction of the VP Government Relations and provide policy research on issues important to the Company to assist in developing a comprehensive Government Relations strategy * Develop and implement strategies with State Beverage Associations and other strategic partners to enable policy development and legislation to support development and growth Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Build strong collaborative relationships with other organizations, including member organizations and senior government officials in relevant federal and state government departments Coordinates numerous projects at once, can respond rapidly to changing circumstances and demands, meets all deadlines As a representative of the Company with political stakeholders, responds to requests for service and assistance both internally and externally, quickly and congenially; meets commitments consistently and thoroughly. Maintains integrity, confidentiality, congeniality, tactfulness, and trustworthiness. A strong collaborator with good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with community leaders and influencers. Writes in an excellent professional manner, informatively, compellingly, and accurately. Team contributor who is willing to pitch in to perform any variety of tasks. Prioritizes and plans numerous activities, extremely efficient and organized; uses time productively; meets all deadlines Takes initiative and operates proactively; ability to develop projects and meet goals with adequate supervision. Strong understanding of political and legislative process preferred. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Knowledge acquired through 1 to 3 years work experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration Work Environment Office environment The position will be fully- remote. The position will have a focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE,MD,DC,VA & WV) with an emphasis on West Virginia and Virginia. #LI-AF1 Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.