Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Dream Big

As a Corporate Affairs Manager you will manage, protect and enhance AB InBev’s reputation with stakeholders; protect AB InBev’s commercial license to operate; and work towards the best possible business environment for AB InBev’s operations across the Europe Zone territory; with a strong primary focus on the European Union (EU). Achieve this by co-defining (with Director & Vice President) and managing a rolling EU Corporate Affairs strategy and leading its implementation.
At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Bud, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Tripel Karmeliet, Leffe and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.
We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big!

About the role:

• You will co-develop (with Director & Vice President) and co-own an overarching & rolling EU corporate affairs strategy to support the delivery of the AB InBev Europe business plan and the delivery of the global corporate affairs strategy.
• In addition, you will support the corporate affairs objective to drive corporate reputation, entailing you will leverage and drive our ESG agenda further and find new ways to communicate them to stakeholders.
• You will implement the public affairs strategy at EU level (Council, Commission, Parliament, and other relevant EU bodies) and also oversee & coordinate outreach and strategy implementation in AB InBev’s European Business Units.
• You support the global public affairs team in their outreach to the EU and other relevant global institutions such as the WHO and the OECD.
• You will develop cutting edge approaches to give further impact and visibility to AB InBev’s public affairs strategy, and to establish clear thought-leadership among the beer and wider alcohol beverage industry.
• You will participate in a range of EU industry and trade association bodies like the Brewers of Europe, AIM and FoodDrinkEurope to further AB InBev’s objectives.
• You will be strategic adviser to Europe Zone and business unit management and provide ad-hoc support across the business when issues and crises relating to AB InBev’s brands and corporate reputation arise.

Who we’re looking for:

• Min 5 years’ experience in the field of Politics, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
• Significant experience with the EU and other stakeholders at international and/or European level, strong external network
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Law, Political Sciences, History, Economics, or equivalent
• Comprehensive understanding of the workings of the EU political system and process and well networked within Brussels and key EU institutions
• Strong analytical skills and rigor – able to support analysis and recommendations with robust data
• Strategic thinker with hands on experience of developing corporate affairs strategies to support the delivery of business strategy
• Excellent communicator, who loves being at the frontline of the business
• Strong knowledge of English language, other European languages preferred

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits :

• Competitive Bonus A
• Flexible Rewards system
• Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers
• Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total)
• Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy
• A unique Parental leave
• Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan
• Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring)
• Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives

What you can expect from us:
In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.
We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative. A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience.
So if you dream big but are concerned you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.
As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At AB InBev we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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• You will co-develop (with Director & Vice President) and co-own an overarching & rolling EU corporate affairs strategy to support the delivery of the AB InBev Europe business plan and the delivery of the global corporate affairs strategy.
• In addition, you will support the corporate affairs objective to drive corporate reputation, entailing you will leverage and drive our ESG agenda further and find new ways to communicate them to stakeholders.
• You will implement the public affairs strategy at EU level (Council, Commission, Parliament, and other relevant EU bodies) and also oversee & coordinate outreach and strategy implementation in AB InBev’s European Business Units.
• You support the global public affairs team in their outreach to the EU and other relevant global institutions such as the WHO and the OECD.
• You will develop cutting edge approaches to give further impact and visibility to AB InBev’s public affairs strategy, and to establish clear thought-leadership among the beer and wider alcohol beverage industry.
• You will participate in a range of EU industry and trade association bodies like the Brewers of Europe, AIM and FoodDrinkEurope to further AB InBev’s objectives.
• You will be strategic adviser to Europe Zone and business unit management and provide ad-hoc support across the business when issues and crises relating to AB InBev’s brands and corporate reputation arise