Manager of Strategic Iniatives

Req ID: 471906  

BASIC PURPOSE: 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.          

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trading Operations, Origination, Strategic Planning and Communications

• 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.

State and Federal Government Affairs 

• 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.

Cross-Functional Coordination 

• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field. High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:

• 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. 

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • 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
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Occasional site visits/tours and general exertion associated with office work
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision

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Our Culture: 

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. 

Job Category: Corporate