Corporate Relations Manager

Mercy For Animals

. Lead strategic corporate engagement efforts persuading food-industry businesses to adopt, implement, and uphold animal welfare and plant-based procurement policies .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,730 - $79,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate engagement and advocacy, with a strong focus on negotiating corporate commitments and influencing policy changes. Possesses a deep understanding of corporate procurement, supply chains, and the food industry, complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

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Corporate EngagementNegotiation StrategiesRelationship BuildingProject ManagementResearch Skills

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Hard Skills

Corporate AdvocacySalesConflict ResolutionBehavioral Science InsightsNegotiating Corporate CommitmentsUnderstanding of Supply ChainsUnderstanding of Procurement PracticesMonitoring Corporate CommitmentsCompliance ManagementStrategic Judgment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEmotional IntelligenceProfessional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryCorporate ProcurementSustainability CommitmentsFactory Farming ImpactsStakeholder InterestsCorporate Decision-MakingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic corporate engagement efforts persuading food-industry businesses to adopt, implement, and uphold animal welfare and plant-based procurement policies
Manage and develop Corporate Relations Specialists; set goals, delegate execution, review work, and foster strategic judgment and professional growth
Coordinate outreach, negotiation, and escalation with the Corporate Campaigns Manager
Build relationships with corporate executives, procurement leaders, sustainability professionals, and other decision-makers
Research target-company ownership, business models, financial incentives, supply chains, procurement practices, sustainability commitments, and decision-making structures
Lead negotiations to secure measurable commitments with implementation timelines and accountability mechanisms
Apply sales, conflict-resolution, and behavioral-science insights to overcome objections and negotiate policy commitments
Monitor corporate commitments, identify implementation barriers, and address noncompliance through engagement or escalation
Collaborate across Mercy For Animals departments and with aligned advocacy organizations
Oversee corporate communications, materials, records, budgets, timelines, and evaluations
Coordinate with Legal and Communications to ensure agreements and engagement comply with relevant laws and organizational messaging
Represent Mercy For Animals in corporate meetings and events as needed
Ensure direct-report compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Track industry developments and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and practices
Perform other duties assigned by the team lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in corporate engagement, corporate advocacy, corporate affairs, sales, or related fields
Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology, public relations, political science, public policy, communications, or related fields preferred
Demonstrated success negotiating corporate commitments, influencing business decisions, or securing meaningful changes in corporate policies or practices
Working understanding of the food industry, corporate procurement and supply chains, and the impacts of factory farming on animals preferred
Strong understanding of corporate decision-making, business incentives, stakeholder interests, and negotiation strategies
Ability to build constructive relationships with corporate decision-makers while maintaining a firm commitment to organizational objectives and accountability
Strong, emotionally intelligent, interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally, persuasively, and diplomatically in both writing and verbally
Exceptionally strong work ethic and drive to succeed
Exceptional research, organizational, time-management, and project-management skills
Willingness and ability to travel 2-3 times per year
Commitment to the mission, values, and objectives of the organization
Commitment and openness to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

No- or low-cost health insurance
No- or low-cost vision insurance
No- or low-cost dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Sick leave
401(k) retirement plan
Dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3.5% of annual earnings
Remote work / commute-free work arrangement
Collaborative and innovative work environment