European & Government Affairs Manager - Evere, België - Toyota Motor Europe

Toyota Motor Europe

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Evere, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Company Information:

TOYOTA is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota's European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities:

Team description
EGA seeks to positively contribute to the EU's policy and regulatory process and national political developments.

As the Commission is consolidating its economic and green transition plan focussing on EU competitiveness, there is an enormous momentum for organizations and companies such as Toyota to engage with EU institutions in Brussels and to play a role in the shaping of the new economy which will have a huge impact on its business.

Looking at the transport sector, the demand for mobility and individual transport is changing due to climate emergency and progressive electrification.

The European transport sector faces the great challenge of transitioning to zero emission, ensuring consumer confidence while maintain competitiveness and contributing to economic growth.

Your responsibilities

You monitor, analyse and report European legal developments and insights related to energy, transport and vehicle technology which affect Toyota's strategies in Europe.
You actively contribute to identify, analyse, and report on activities on the part of Government departments, political parties, thinktanks, pressure groups, business associations and NGOs; you initiate workinglevel meetings to sustain networks and collect insights.
You collect and report on respective political positions at Member States level (and EU institutions) and liaise with our respective sales and manufacturing units in Europe.
You lead the development and approval of company positions on the key European legislative files.
You develop and manage existing relations with Commission officials and MEPs to support Toyota stance on relevant topics initiated by European institutions. You coordinate meetings with Commission officials and Members of European Parliament for EGA team. Monitor EU Parliamentary reports, debates, questions, committee enquiries, statements, and regulations relevant to our key corporate topics; you contribute to the drafting of Parliamentary amendments.
You represent Toyota in working groups of ACEA or other business associations Toyota is part of, contributing and making sure Toyota position is considered and included in the association position.
You lead and coach a team of enthusiast professionals in EU lobbying

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Your Profile:

You are fluent in English (TME's business language), any other European language is an asset
You have a University degree or equivalent with specialisation on EU Affairs
You have a minimum 5 years' experience in the EU bubble, preferably in similar position in multinational company, EU institution or business association.
You have an excellent understanding of EU decision making process and Governmental Affairs practice
You have a genuine interest for public policy, regulationmaking, and international politics.
A Technical background and/or understanding of automotive technology is a preference factor.
You have highly developed communication, network development and negotiation skills, you excel in leading in crossdivisional activities, have a diplomatic mindset and high ethical standards.
You are dynamic, efficient, accurate, objective driven and you can work independently.
You are willing to travel in Europe on a regular basis: <40%

Place of employment

Belgium
Brussels (Evere): Toyota Motor Europe, Head Office,

We offer
Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits.

We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office.

You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our Career and Benefits page.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability o