Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

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Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Director of Communications & Corporate Affairsto join our team in Raleigh, NC!

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers' warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers' warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's and Keurig Dr. Pepper's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Leaders

Our leaders embrace a coaching leadership style. We look for leaders that empower all team members. Our leaders value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all they do and expect from their teams.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Working with the Senior Vice President of People & Culture, along with the entire executive team, the communications and corporate affairs director is responsible for the successful formation, management, and execution of PBV's public and corporate affairs strategy, goals, and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Creates, directs, and executes PBV's internal and external communications and corporate affairs strategy, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Leads internal communication initiatives to ensure employees are well-informed about company developments and achievements; partners with the executive team on organization-wide communications and presentations.
• Oversees corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that align with the organization's and industry's values and communicates internally/externally.
• Writes, edits, and directs press releases and manages interactions with media as the main company spokesperson and drives paid, earned, and owned media as necessary.
• Drives communication for all external communications platforms, including website and social media, analyzes and optimizes performance.
• Strengthens and maintains PBV's political involvement in coordination with PepsiCo and association partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years combined experience in internal corporate communications, external corporate affairs, and/or government relations, preferably in a corporate environment within the beverage or manufacturing industry.
• 8+ years of combined experience managing, and leading efforts related to internal corporate communications, external public relations, corporate affairs/community affairs, and knowledge of political systems and strong political acumen.
• Expertise in dealing with high-profile stakeholders such as executives, elected officials, community leaders, and a variety of external constituents; including the ability to influence decision-making.
• Proven experience driving internal corporate communications programs that drive overall organizational objectives.
• Experience direction, managing, and partnering with public relations firms.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and how to place coverage in top-tier media outlets.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills and experience presenting at the highest level of business and government, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align communications initiatives with business objectives.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively and under tight deadlines.
• Act independently with sound judgment.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal policy-making processes, including an understanding of roles and decision points.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for this position is set based on location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share more about the specific pay range for this position during the interview process.
• As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:
  • Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
  • Saving and spending accounts
  • Company-paid telemedicine services
  • Free counseling and information services
  • Wellness program
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • Adoption assistance
  • Education assistance
  • Legal service plan option
  • Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at rmssupport@pbvllc.com