Government Affairs Manager

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

         Responsible for John Deere China’s strategic relationship with key Chinese policy makers at both
central and provincial level and the delivery of targeted advocacy in support business goals. The
incumbent will be responsible for helping the John Deere China management better understand the
Chinese government systems and dynamics, identifying key governmental stakeholders, building
and nurturing relations with selected stakeholders and maintaining a matrix of relationship with
priority external government stakeholders. He/she will serve as the liaison with government officials
towards positively affecting the John Deere China bottom line performance.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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 DeereChina 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 DeereChina 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 Chinan visits. Prepare for the briefing package.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

Technical:

•  Good understanding of Chinese political system and government/regulatory decision
making process
•  Familiar with Chinese industry policy, rural policy and project approval procedure and have
good business sense.
•  Knowledge and understanding of government policy and political developments related to
John Deere China's operations.
• Good communication skill, interpersonal skills and diplomacy
•  Have the ability to organize and work with people at all level in China and at Headquarters
•  Market knowledge – understanding of equipment manufacturing industry, preferably
agriculture machinery industry and/or construction equipment industry
•  Strategic orientation – an awareness of “big picture” facing the business in a broader range
•  Effective verbal and writing skills in both Chinese and English languages

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

•  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 or  government 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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

•   This is a non-fixed working hour position, may require the candidate to work over weekend or make domestic and international travels.