Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Love’s Family of Companies is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives to support the company’s trading operations, origination, strategic planning and communications, and advocacy efforts. This position will play a key role in advancing the company’s priorities by facilitating strategic initiatives across various business lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field. High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2–5 years of experience in government relations, legislative staff roles, regulatory agencies, or similar positions.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to evaluate multiple variables to make fast, informed business decisions.
• Strong understanding of energy and fuel markets.
• Strong knowledge of state and Federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with policymakers, associations, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to state capitals and Washington, D.C.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software applications and computer programs.
• Results driven focus with the goal and ability to harness others’ energy to accomplish strategies and tasks.
• Strong networking, customer management, and relationship building skills
• Able to operate with limited support from other departments; strong multitasking and willingness to take on work at all levels of developing new business line
• Vocal leader. Team player. Willing to share opinions, think critically about, and drive direction of broader company.
• Results-driven focus. Bring energy to workplace and as a leader serve as example to direct reports as well as team members in other departments
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Responsibilities

• Aid business leaders, staff, and support services to assure smooth operation of day-to-day and cross-functional operations
• Work with business line leaders and commercial staff to identify, cultivate, and execute organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
• Organize annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly management meetings. Assemble content and emcee relevant meetings.
• Monitor and report on state and Federal legislation and regulations with potential business impacts; develop and maintain relationships to support.
• Manage and deploy internal capability leaders to engage with policymakers.
• Participate in trade associations, and stakeholder coalitions, and legislative and regulatory proceedings to assure aligned priorities and effective representation.
• Collaborate with internal business units to understand operational needs and align government affairs activities with company objectives.
• Assist with political engagement efforts, including grassroots initiatives and coordination with relevant political organizations.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and professional communication with senior management regarding legislative, regulatory, and political matt

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager