Manager, Europe

Position description

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. 

As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner. 

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Duties

Position Overview: 

The ideal candidate will provide value to member companies by helping develop, promote, and manage the U.S. Chamber’s trade, investment, and regulatory priorities across Europe. 

The candidate will liaise with companies, government agencies, diplomats, and business associations in the U.S., continental Europe, and the U.K. 

This position reports to the senior vice president, Europe. 

Responsibilities: 

• In coordination with senior staff, develop Chamber positions and advocacy strategies related to European cybersecurity, financial services/fintech, agriculture, and space. 
• Manage geographical issues related to Portugal, Spain, Greece, and most Central and Eastern European countries. 
• Recruit and retain member companies. 
• Enhance the brand and profile of the Chamber’s Europe program in Washington, D.C., Brussels, and key European capitals. 
• Draft policy papers, reports, meeting briefings, testimony, speeches, weekly newsletter inputs, and other materials for use with external and internal audiences, including government officials, corporate members, policy committees, media outlets, Chamber executives, and the public. 
• Prepare timely trade, investment, regulatory, and political analysis. 
• Develop and manage programs and events.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• 4-5 years’ experience working on European trade and investment policy matters. 
• Demonstrated expertise in European government practices, policies, structures, and cultures. 
• Effective fundraising expertise. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Successful in working as a team player in a fast-paced hybrid environment. 
• Willingness to travel overseas. 
• Knowledge of the U.S. business community operating in Europe. 
• Relevant executive or legislative branch experience is a plus. 
• Significant on-the-ground or comparable experience in Europe is a plus. 
• Spanish, Greek, or Portuguese language skills is a plus.

Application instructions

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