Job description
Opportunity
The Director of U.S. Government Relations for The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group ("APMM") will be responsible for legislative and regulatory issues with a special focus on end-to-end and land-based activities/expansion such as marine terminals, warehousing & logistics, and trucking, in close cooperation with our business managers. The location of the position will be determined, but report to the Head of Government Relations/Public Affairs based in Florham Park, New Jersey. Expected regular travel activity within the United States.
We Offer
We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives.
Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a values-led, genuinely diverse, and talented team that is passionate about being there for employees, and for each other. We strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.
We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. Our talent policies are recognized world-wide as one of the best in the industry and we continue to look for new ways to invest in our people through ongoing personal and professional development initiatives.
We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We’re proud of that and we see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Key responsibilities
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Overall lobbying responsibility at the state and local level to protect the interests of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group.
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Represent APMM in selected professional organizations and associations.
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Manage state and local level political contributions, ensuring continued compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
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A firm understanding and ability to manage a federal Political Action Committee (PAC).
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The day to day job responsibilities would include but not be limited to, direct issue advocacy, direct lobbying, strategic consultation, stakeholder engagement, and coalition development.
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The scope may include topics such as, but not limited to labor unions/relations, tax, incentives, and business development.
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Provide advice to internal stakeholders on company’s policies and objectives involving state, and local government relations.
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Maintain and nurture relationships with key legislators, staff members, agency representatives, professional organizations, and port authorities to protect and positively influence APMM's legislative, regulatory, and reputational interests in the United States, with special focus at the state and local levels, as coordinated with the Head of U.S. Government Relations.
Accountabilities
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Timely resolve of business issues involving government and authorities at the state and local level within the United States. Where relevant, provide timely advice and forward-thinking solutions to business managers. Direct the company's policies and objectives involving state, and local government relations.
Consulted about
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Legislation
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Regulations
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General public affairs matters
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Business associations
Required Experience & Skills
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The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of government relations and/or maritime transportation experience.
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Bachelor degree required (Political Science or Economics Degree preferred).
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Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with business colleagues, policy makers and authorities, based on trust and the pursuit of business results for mutual benefit.
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Strong communication and public speaking skills, as well as excellent writing skills.
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The sense of urgency required to reach timely results for business.
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Ethical excellence. Our values (Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, Our Name) are a set of fundamental shared beliefs, that form our guiding principles for behavior, decisions, and interaction.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
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Contributes to continued relationships with legislators.
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Ensure key internal stakeholders are consulted and kept well-informed of potential threats & opportunities.
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Track legislation and engage as necessary.
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Quickly understand the objectives of the company and will work hard to assist the company in achieving those objectives
Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States.
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Maersk is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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