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Manager Advocacy and Local Affairs

Location

North Carolina

City

Greensboro

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

As a member of ITG Brands’ Corporate & Legislative Affairs (CLA) team, you will play a critical role in advancing our grassroots advocacy and strengthening ITG’s presence in communities across the country. This position focuses on developing and executing innovative grassroots and grasstops campaigns that effectively reach consumers, retailers, and distributor partners. Working in close collaboration with state directors, you will help educate policymakers, community leaders, and key stakeholders on ITG’s priorities and the broader issues facing our industry.

- WHAT YOU WILL DO

+ Build and manage relationships with influential distributors, wholesalers, convenience store leaders, and retailer associations across key states, in partnership with state directors, to establish trust and strengthen understanding of ITG’s priorities.

+ Design and implement grassroots advocacy plans with customers and consumers, expanding beyond traditional email campaigns to leverage platforms and strategies that resonate with today’s audiences.

+ Foster collaboration within ITG and with external industry stakeholders to fortify grassroots coalitions and amplify industry advocacy efforts.

+ Represent ITG at community and local events, including managing sponsorships, event logistics, factory tours, and, when appropriate, delivering remarks on behalf of the company.

+ Oversee state government relations contributions, including budget management and recordkeeping processes.

+ Support efforts to oppose municipal ordinances that may negatively impact the industry, under the guidance of state directors.

+ Monitor and analyze local policy developments, tracking pending and enacted legislation with potential impact on ITG and the tobacco industry.

+ Collaborate with state consultants to execute grassroots or municipal campaigns as needed.

+ Approach complex issues with strategic thinking, providing thoughtful recommendations and scalable action plans.

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, Business, or a related field (preferred).

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or communications.

+ Proven ability to design and execute strategic digital advocacy campaigns.

+ Strong relationship-building skills with external stakeholders and internal partners.

+ Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

+ Experience planning and executing in-person events, including logistics and onsite support.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

• Summer hours

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

**ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us [email protected] (Talen%74Acquisition%40%69t%67b%72ands.%63om) .

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