Corporate & Government Affairs Manager CZ & SK

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum.

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

About the role: 

Corporate and Government Affairs is the function in charge of defining and executing Mondelez International’s internal communications, media and stakeholder relations, public affairs activities and community involvement plans for the company’s reputation.

As Corporate and Government Affairs Manager Czech Republic/Slovakia you will closely work with your line manager, the Government Affairs Manager Czech Republic/Slovakia/Hungary, to tell our company story and advocate for the ability to grow our business responsibly. In this role you will protect and strengthen the reputation of Mondelēz International.

Key responsibilities: 

Internal communications

• Supports internal communications activities
• Liaises with European and the Central Europe area to execute the region/area internal communications programs in CZ/SK

 External communications & Public Affairs

• Supports and conducts media relations activities including interactions with general interest, financial and trade media outlets
• Creates communications materials to support media activities (press releases, media dossiers, videos)
• Executes strategies to support the advocacy priorities of the company (in line with his/her manager)
• Prepares engagement with Government officials when required to implement the company’s advocacy plans
• Engages with NGOs and Government Bodies
• Interacts with relevant business functions to define company positions to key issues

What you will bring

A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in:

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing (or equivalent)
Good knowledge of political environment, media, social media, Internal Communications
Significant experience in Public Relations                                                  
Ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders                                            
Fluent in English, native in Czech
Exceptional interpersonal skills together with the capability to develop strong relationships at all levels
Decision taking and solution-oriented mind set
Courageous and able to deal with change
Independent and proactive working style and team spirit
Agile in managing diversity and complexity across markets, cultures, functions and to deal with their complexity
Strong project management experience

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz  Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available 

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits, and Stimorol and Dirol gums get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.