Public Policy & Government Affairs manager, eCommerce - Southern Europe

Responsibilities

The Government Relations and Public Policy team covers a wide range of responsibilities: government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships. The mission of the team is to earn trust and prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok.

We are seeking a dynamic eCommerce Public Policy professional to join our Government Relations and Public Policy team in Southern Europe. This person will play a crucial role in advancing TikTok's mission by navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the areas of eCommerce and consumer policy. The position requires expertise in relevant policy/legislative areas and public affairs experience in Southern Europe, and in particular Italy and Spain.

The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible problem-solver with strong communication skills and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating sound judgment and a proactive approach to managing risks and unlocking opportunities to drive awareness of TikTok's value for local economies, small and medium sized businesses, and consumers.

You will become part of a global public policy team committed to delivering our vision for a safe, joyful and creative platform. You will be dealing with the most interesting public policy challenges of our time, helping contribute to the success of the company.

Responsibilities
- Stay abreast of emerging policy trends and legislative developments in the eCommerce policy space;
- Provide insights and advice to internal stakeholders on the potential implications for TikTok's business and operations;
- Lead on the development of public policy positions and advocacy campaigns in Southern Europe, aligned with the business strategy;
- Build world class relationships with relevant stakeholders, including policy makers, legislators and business associations, to help achieve public policy goals in the areas of e-commerce and consumer policy;
- Manage relationships with agencies and relevant trade associations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Substantial experience working in public policy and advocacy work in the region, and a strong understanding of what makes effective government relations and public policy strategies successful.
- Deep understanding of legislative, public policy and regulatory issues affecting e-commerce / online marketplaces / consumer policy;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Fluent in English (working language of the company) + either Spanish and/or Italian for engaging with market contacts;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong research, analysis, and project management abilities;
- Motivation to learn and grow, as well as motivate and inspire others;

Preferred Qualifications
- Strong relationships & professional networks across southern Europe for the the policy areas in focus;
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience working in a tech environment (company or other organisation);
- Experience working independently and a passion for tracking big challenges;