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Zillow · 2 months ago

Government Relations Manager, Mountain West Region

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $193K/yr

7+ years exp

Zillow is a leading real estate platform in the U.S., committed to transforming the home buying, renting, and financing experience. They are seeking an experienced Government Relations Manager to lead advocacy efforts across the Mountain West region, focusing on developing and executing strategies, managing high-stakes projects, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

MarketplaceOnline PortalsPropTechReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and execute state and local government relations strategies to advance Zillow’s mission in the Mountain West region

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to pursue policy solutions and enable innovative products

Build and maintain relationships with government leaders, policymakers, regulators, consumer advocates, and industry stakeholders

Direct and manage outside contract lobbying consultants in target markets

Keep internal stakeholders informed and engaged in government relations planning

Represent Zillow at key meetings, events, and industry forums

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business

Identify and address emerging issues relevant to Zillow’s operations

Qualification

Government relationsLegislative advocacyPublic affairsReal estate knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingProblem-solvingStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience in government relations and direct advocacy, preferably at the state or local level; experience in real estate, finance policy, or technology is a plus

Direct lobbying and public affairs experience in the Mountain West region

Ability to quickly learn new issues, think strategically, and develop effective government relations strategies

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills (verbal and written)

Demonstrated knowledge of political dynamics and legislative processes, with the ability to align political realities with business objectives

Adaptable to innovation, constant change, and company growth

Self-starter with a proven record of collaborating across cross-functional teams

Benefits

Equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location

Company

Zillow

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Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for finding and sharing information about homes, real estate, and mortgages. It is a sub-organization of Zillow Group.

Founded in 2005

Seattle, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees