Managing Director, Public Affairs | Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

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About The Position

FTI Consulting's Public Affairs practice is seeking a Managing Director to be a key leader in establishing and driving growth in their Retail and Consumer Products sector offering. This role involves leveraging existing networks, developing new business, managing client accounts, and contributing to sector development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong business development capabilities, a public affairs background, and experience in developing and executing integrated communications strategies. This position will also involve coaching and mentoring junior colleagues, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives, and participating in firm development and new business pursuits.

Requirements

• Minimum of BA/BS from accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of relevant legislative and / or regulatory experience, issues management, public policy advocacy, communications and/or media affairs experience.
• Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required.
• Outstanding work ethic, high-energy, a team-mindset, and strong time and priority management skills.
• Strong proficiency and proven experience working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Congressional, Executive Branch, trade association and/or trade journalism experience is beneficial.
• Existing relationships within the CPG and retail industry political and advocacy space is desirable.
• On-the-record media affairs experience; relationships with industry-focused journalists is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bringing in business and leading business development efforts.
• Handling day-to-day management of client accounts and firm initiatives.
• Leading and growing business with current clients.
• Managing teams and taking a key role in pursuits.
• Interacting with and providing communications counsel to C-suite, corporate affairs and communications executives.
• Developing and executing integrated communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• Reviewing and drafting a variety of materials for client use.
• Actively participating in firm development and new business pursuits to help grow the sector.
• Coaching and mentoring early and mid-career colleagues.
• Providing expert communications, advocacy, positioning and other strategic counsel to clients.
• Managing overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Overseeing project management efforts on client projects and workstreams, including market research, strategy formation, and content creation, such as conducting a multi-stakeholder materiality assessment.
• Anticipating client needs and concerns and working proactively with colleagues to address them.
• Identifying creative ways to engage on core issues and create new opportunities for clients to advocate for key priorities through events, meetings, and partnerships.
• Building and/or managing coalitions, maintaining relationships with third-party stakeholders, and mobilizing like-minded outside groups to advance client priorities.
• Overseeing/managing budgets, invoicing, etc.
• Generating and leading new business development efforts.
• Identifying emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients.
• Leading the business development, production, and continuous improvement of client proposals and practice marketing materials.
• Recognizing and applying global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas.
• Growing the Retail and Consumer public affairs practice through marketing and networking.
• Possessing, developing and maintaining relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business.
• Effectively leading account teams on complex client communications challenges.
• Actively managing, developing, inspiring, and motivating staff to excel.
• Anticipating potential challenges and evaluating strategies with senior management.
• Working with a growing team across multiple locations to develop project deliverables.
• Participating in thought leadership on emerging trends and issues.
• Assisting in mentoring, training, and integrating junior/ new teammates and interns.
• Leading overall client strategy, programming and execution.

Benefits

• Diversity, recognition, professional development

What This Job Offers

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