Senior Director, Europe

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

11d•$122,250 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. In partnership with the Senior Vice President, Europe, 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 in Europe and the UK. The candidate will liaise with a wide range of companies, government agencies, diplomats, and business associations in the U.S., Europe, and the UK. The position reports to the SVP, Europe.

Requirements

15+ years’ experience working with European trade and investment policy matters, including engagement with relevant U.S., UK, and European officials.
Demonstrated expertise in EU/European/UK government practices, policies, structures, and cultures.
Successful fundraising and management expertise.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills in English.
Success 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 and the UK.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of and professional connections with U.S. and UK government officials, congressional and UK parliamentary offices, and policy organizations strongly preferred.
Significant on-the-ground or comparable experience in Europe/UK a plus.
Relevant executive or legislative branch experience a plus.
French or German language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the SVP on strategic development and growth of the Europe program.
Serve as the executive director of the U.S.-UK Business Council.
Manage key EU and UK trade, investment, and regulatory policy issues related to life sciences and agriculture.
Retain existing members and recruit new members for the Europe program and the U.S.-UK Business Council.
Enhance the brand and profile of the Europe program and the U.S.-UK Business Council in Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, and other European capitals.
Oversee and/or draft policy papers, reports, meeting briefings, testimony, speeches, and other materials for use with external and internal audiences, including government officials, corporate members, policy committees, media outlets, Chamber executives, and the public.
Oversee and/or draft and present timely trade, investment, regulatory, and political analysis.
Contribute content for weekly newsletters, blogs, internal and external updates, and websites.
Develop, manage, and chair programs and events.
Co-lead trade missions to Europe and the UK.
Respond to members’ business development inquiries.