Government Affairs Manager

Major Responsibilities：

• Works jointly with John Deere China business units and functions to quantify their
objectives and determine how government policy and regulations may impact them.
• Monitors the development of related government policies and agriculture subsidy policy in particular and identifies specific initiatives that pose opportunities or threats to John Deere China interests.
• Works with John Deere China units and functions regarding pending government policy and regulatory initiatives to collaborate towards the development of strategies and action plans that will improve the Company's financial position.
• Builds and maintains relationships and interacts with MOA, NDRC, MOF and other key government agencies and organizations to advocate and develop support for John Deere China interests.
• Works with John Deere China units and functions to manage the government ag machinery purchase subsidy program and lead the annual subsidy applications.
• Coordinates with trade associations, business coalitions and other groups to develop
support for John Deere China positions.
• Assist the Corporate Affairs Director to manage the agenda of Deere & Company senior officers’ meetings and engagement with Chinese government officials during their China visits. Prepare for the briefing package

Requirement：

• University degree in a business/management discipline or equivalent
• A recognized player in China with 10+ years of significant experience working in a
multinational company’s government affairs/BD function, in trade associations orgovernment agencies, ideally in the ag machinery/construction equipment manufacturing industry
• Already possessed a robust network of relations within Chinese government agencies and trade associations
• Experience in project management would be a plus