Corporate Affairs Manager

Position Summary:

Bring Corporate Affairs strategic plan to life in divisions to enhance/protect Kroger’s reputation and elevate Kroger’s unique story. Help the division & Kroger realize an ambitious Corporate Affairs strategy to expand its license to operate and be recognized among the most reputable and influential companies in America. Oversee external stakeholder engagement activities. Work closely with Corporate Affairs team at Kroger’s corporate offices to execute Corporate Affairs initiatives, manage crisis communications and preserve/enhance the company’s reputation. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Provide advice/strategies to division leadership regarding emerging community/consumer issues that may affect the company’s business/reputation
• Collaborate with corporate media and external relations leaders to align/execute corporate priorities/initiatives and manage potential crises/reputational issues
• Serve as a strategic communications leader, spokesperson and crisis communications coordinator for division
• Serve as key member of the division marketing/customer communications team with a focus on increasing awareness of company’s brand and support for local causes
• Cultivate relationships with local media, social media influencers, consumer bloggers and external stakeholders that influence the company’s reputation in local markets
• Develop/execute earned media strategies/tactics to support brand image, sales and community marketing
• Manage relationships with state/local trade associations and elected officials to influence policies that support key business objectives
• Lead annual division solicitation for company’s Political Action Committee; provide contribution recommendations to Corporate Affairs
• Support corporate federal government relations strategies by building relationships with members of Congress
• Lead a comprehensive process to accelerate our associate communications/engagement strategy to improve reach/effectiveness and measure progress
• Improve effectiveness of our channels (e.g., web, video, email, social, print) to better reach all associates
• Support corporate sustainability initiatives by building local partnerships and communicating company progress in local markets
• Engage associates in 2020 sustainability goals; support goal to be a Zero Waste company by 2020
• Develop/execute community marketing/engagement programs that enhance the company’s reputation as a generous/caring retailer and that support the company’s key community priorities
• Manage/guide community funds budget comprised of foundation, corporate, associate and customer contributions
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• 7 years’ experience in Corporate Affairs or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing or political science
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to analyze/solve problems
• Strong planning/organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Corporate Affairs: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location