Corporate Relations Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Corporate Relations Manager based in the Canada.The Corporate Relations Manager will lead strategic engagement initiatives aimed at influencing food industry businesses to adopt and implement meaningful animal welfare and plant-based procurement policies. This role combines corporate advocacy, relationship management, negotiation, and team leadership to secure measurable commitments that contribute to a more just and sustainable food system. The successful candidate will manage and develop a team of Corporate Relations Specialists while building influential relationships with corporate executives, procurement leaders, and sustainability professionals. Working across departments and with external advocacy partners, the manager will develop evidence-based strategies, negotiate policy commitments, and ensure organizations remain accountable for their implementation. The position requires strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance constructive business relationships with clear advocacy objectives. This is a fully remote opportunity for a mission-driven professional, with travel required approximately two to three times per year.Accountabilities
Develop and lead corporate engagement strategies tailored to target companies’ business priorities, commercial incentives, stakeholder interests, and opportunities for meaningful policy change.Establish clear objectives, success measures, and engagement plans to secure corporate commitments related to animal welfare and plant-based procurement.Manage, coach, and develop Corporate Relations Specialists by setting goals, delegating responsibilities, reviewing performance, and strengthening their strategic judgment and professional capabilities.Coordinate with corporate campaign leadership to align outreach, negotiations, and escalation strategies across priority targets.Build and maintain strategic relationships with corporate executives, procurement decision-makers, sustainability professionals, and other influential stakeholders.Direct research into target companies’ ownership structures, business models, financial incentives, supply chains, procurement practices, sustainability commitments, and decision-making processes.Lead negotiations to secure measurable corporate commitments, including defined implementation timelines and accountability mechanisms.Apply sales techniques, conflict resolution methods, and behavioral science insights to build productive relationships, address objections, and influence corporate decisions.Monitor corporate commitments and implementation progress, identify barriers to compliance, and coordinate appropriate engagement or escalation strategies.Collaborate with internal departments and aligned advocacy organizations to advance shared objectives and strengthen long-term corporate engagement efforts.Oversee corporate communications, engagement materials, records, budgets, timelines, and evaluations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.Work with Legal and Communications teams to ensure corporate agreements and external engagement activities comply with relevant laws and align with organizational messaging.Represent the organization in corporate meetings, industry events, and relevant external engagements as needed.Stay informed about industry developments, emerging engagement strategies, and new technologies that can improve efficiency and advocacy impact.Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including supporting direct reports in meeting established standards.Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the team lead.Requirements:
At least 5 years of professional experience in corporate engagement, corporate advocacy, corporate affairs, sales, or a related field.Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, public relations, political science, public policy, communications, or a related discipline preferred.Demonstrated success negotiating corporate commitments, influencing business decisions, or securing meaningful changes in corporate policies and practices.Familiarity with the food industry, corporate procurement, supply chains, and the impact of industrial animal agriculture on animal welfare preferred.Strong understanding of corporate decision-making processes, business incentives, stakeholder interests, and effective negotiation strategies.Proven ability to establish constructive relationships with senior corporate stakeholders while maintaining clear objectives and accountability.Excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively, diplomatically, and professionally in both written and verbal formats.Strong research, organizational, time-management, and project-management capabilities.Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, particularly the ability to help team members develop independent strategic judgment and navigate complex decisions.Exceptional work ethic, initiative, and motivation to achieve measurable results.Flexibility and willingness to travel approximately two to three times per year.Genuine commitment to the organization's mission, values, and objectives.Commitment to ongoing personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles.Benefits:
Annual salary ranging from $66,730 to $79,700 USD, depending on qualifications and experience.Fully remote work arrangement within the United States or Canada.No- or low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.Generous paid time off and sick leave.401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match of up to 3.5% of annual earnings.Collaborative and innovative working environment.Opportunity to contribute to meaningful corporate advocacy initiatives and advance animal welfare.Opportunity to work with a diverse, globally minded team committed to equity, justice, and positive social impact.
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