Plexus Worldwide

Corporate Affairs Manager

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Full-time Remote
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Corporate Affairs Manager</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The Corporate Affairs Manager develops and executes strategies that strengthen Plexus’ reputation, advance key stakeholder relationships, and support the company’s license to operate and grow globally.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This role aligns business priorities with public perception through government relations, public policy, reputation management, industry advocacy, and community engagement. The Corporate Affairs Manager builds relationships with policymakers, regulators, key opinion leaders, trade associations, and community stakeholders while partnering across Plexus to anticipate external risks and opportunities.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This is an opportunity for a strategic, highly personable professional who wants to help expand Plexus’ influence and reputation within the direct selling industry and beyond.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Employee Value Proposition</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Opportunity to help shape and grow the Corporate Affairs function as Plexus expands globally. This role provides broad exposure to senior leadership, government and industry stakeholders, international expansion, and issues that directly affect the company’s reputation and ability to grow.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Performance Objectives</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Increase awareness and strengthen the reputation of Plexus among priority external stakeholders.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Build influential relationships with policymakers, regulators, key opinion leaders, industry organizations, and community leaders.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Establish a proactive approach to public policy by identifying and addressing emerging issues before they become business risks.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support international expansion by strengthening government, industry, and stakeholder relationships in priority markets.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Increase internal understanding of Corporate Affairs and its value to the business.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Performance Accountabilities</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Government Relations & Public Policy</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop and execute government relations strategies aligned with business priorities at the local, state, federal, and international levels.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance business objectives and mitigate risk.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate company positions and actions.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Represent Plexus with select government, industry, and external organizations.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Reputation, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Build relationships with key opinion leaders and influential stakeholders who can strengthen understanding of Plexus and the direct selling business model.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Advance policies that protect independent entrepreneurship, consumer access, and Plexus’ ability to operate and grow.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify emerging reputational, political, regulatory, and stakeholder issues and develop proactive response strategies.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Prepare executive briefing materials, talking points, position papers, and stakeholder engagement strategies.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>International Expansion</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support Corporate Affairs and government relations strategies for international market expansion.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner across the business to assess political, regulatory, and stakeholder environments in priority markets.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop relationships with local governments, trade organizations, and other stakeholders that support successful market entry and ongoing operations.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross-Functional & Community Engagement</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Partner across Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Sales, and other functions to coordinate responses to external issues.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support Corporate Social Responsibility and community engagement initiatives that strengthen Plexus’ reputation and stakeholder relationships.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide leadership with external intelligence, stakeholder insights, and recommendations on emerging risks and opportunities.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Track the effectiveness and impact of Corporate Affairs initiatives and stakeholder engagement.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support occasional business needs outside standard working hours.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Performance Qualifications</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Crisis Communications, or Corporate Communications.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Direct selling industry experience at the corporate level preferred.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrated understanding of government relations, public policy, advocacy, and reputation management.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong strategic thinking, writing, analytical, and executive communication skills.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Exceptional interpersonal skills with the emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and presence to build credibility with external stakeholders.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to influence cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Highly personable, adaptable, and comfortable representing the company externally.</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrates high ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>About Plexus</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Founded in gut health. Experts in microbiome. Plexus Worldwide®, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct-selling company recognized as a top employer. Over the past 18 years, Plexus has dedicated itself to promoting hope, health, and happiness through its scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements, weight management products, and personal care products, sold primarily through Plexus Brand Ambassadors. As a six-time Best Places to Work awardee, Blue Zone-approved employer, and an AZ Most Admired Company, Plexus prides itself on its robust organizational culture and commitment to community support and philanthropy. Our team is driven by a shared mission to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals while offering additional income through the sale of products. Join us to be part of a team that values people, innovation, wellness, and community impact.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401 (k) with company match and immediate vesting.</span></li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1-on-1, personalized health coaching.</span></li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Many other voluntary benefits.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To learn more about Plexus Worldwide, please review our careers page at <a href="https://www.plexusworldwide.com/careers">www.plexusworldwide.com/careers</a>.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="399" data-end="443">Learn more about our One Plexus culture.</strong> Watch this short video to see how our values, people, and purpose come together to make Plexus a great place to grow and make an impact. <a href="https://plexusworldwide-1.wistia.com/medias/zhfpm3vi4o" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">https://plexusworldwide-1.wistia.com/medias/zhfpm3vi4o</a>.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Thank you for taking the time to apply for an opportunity with our One Plexus team! If you had any issues during the application process, please get in touch with us directly at <a href="mailto:careers@plexusworldwide.com">careers@plexusworldwide.com</a>.</span></p>

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The Corporate Affairs Manager position at Plexus Worldwide in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States is a full-time role. <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Corporate Affairs Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The Corporate Affairs Manager develops and executes strategies that strengthen Plexus’ reputation, advance key stakeholder relationships, and support the company’s license to operate and grow globally.

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Key skills for this role include: RDS.

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Corporate Affairs Manager at Plexus Worldwide is a full-time management position in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Key skills include RDS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

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