Director of technology - Washington DC, United States - SHEIN Technology LLC

Description

Job Title:
Director I, Government Relations
Corporate VP, Chief Government Affairs Officer
SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all.

We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world.

Headquarters located in Los Angeles and Global Headquarters located in Singapore. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers.

The Director, Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement for the Senate (official title:
Director I, Government Relations) will advocate for SHEIN in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Washington, DC, this position will be a key player in developing and implementing SHEIN's government relations and public policy strategies to advance the company's long-term business interests.

This role will work cross-functionally throughout the company and manage a portfolio of key issues. The ideal candidate is willing to travel and has a passion for the next generation of retail.

Represent SHEIN before elected officials, government agencies and regulatory bodies, addressing issues from taxes, supply chain, labor, and trade
Create, grow, participate in, and maintain diverse coalitions in support of policy issues and business priorities

This role will work collaboratively with relevant internal business, public relations, community and legal teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals.

Build, cultivate, maintain, and engage trusted relationships on behalf of SHEIN directly with key officials including Senators, Representatives, and officials working in the executive branch and independent agencies
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of legislation, emerging issues, and industry trends, ensuring the Executive Chairman, Vice Chairman, Chief Government Affairs Officer and relevant stakeholders throughout the company are informed with updates and analyses of the significance, relevance, and business impact of these developments
Monitor, track and analyze proposed legislation and administrative actions, assess the potential impact on the company and formulate appropriate responses
Draft policy communications on key legislative and regulatory issues, including executive briefing memos, white papers, presentations, and comment letters
Create internal newsletters and reports to showcase work of government relations team and ensure internal alignment
Present key information about SHEIN and the government relations process to external and internal stakeholders
Develop and deploy grassroots lobbying tactics to support SHEIN's public policy objectives
Leverage national and local organizations to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and deepen policymaker understanding of SHEIN's benefit to customers and economies
Develop and implement strategies (sometimes traditional, sometimes out of the box) to advocate for SHEIN policies
Manage external consultants
Support ad-hoc projects, as needed

Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen
Ability be both a substantive issue expert on policy matters related to SHEIN's business and explain complex issues clearly and quickly for all to understand
Develop creative, non-traditional solutions to legislative and regulatory problems
Management experience of outside consultants, but also ability to handle issues themselves with no assistance other than moral support
Proficient in Excel
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Business Travel Accident Insurance
401(k) savings plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
Vacation, paid holidays, sick days and a floating holiday
Dog-Friendly office
Annual Holiday Party
Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Free Shuttle Service from HQ to LA Union Station