Management trainee assisting daily operations in convenience store chain. Learning skills for store management and customer service with a focus on safety and sales.
About the role
- Senior Sustainability Manager in the coffee and cocoa sector driving innovation and project management. Leading sustainability initiatives and fostering partnerships for impactful service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Leading the strategic development of the 4C business model, including identifying new market opportunities and developing robust business cases
- Driving the global positioning of 4C in the coffee and cocoa sector by monitoring regulatory developments (e.g. EUDR, CSRD, HRDD) and translating them into practical and market-oriented services
- Providing strategic input and innovation impulses directly to executive management and supporting decision-making processes
- Driving the acquisition, development and implementation of international sustainability projects in origin countries, including climate, biodiversity and yield improvement initiatives in collaboration with partners, donors and industry stakeholders
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships and stakeholder relationships across the value chain to support project development and long-term collaboration
- Taking responsibility for the 4C Carbon Footprint Module, including analysing market uptake, certification coverage and the use of claims and labels, and deriving strategic recommendations
- Advancing approaches in regenerative agriculture and biodiversity, including the development of practical tools, methodologies and audit frameworks, as well as alignment with existing market standards and initiatives
- Coordinating interdisciplinary collaboration across the group, working closely with affiliated organisations such as ISCC, Meo, GRAS and ClimatePal, and facilitating stakeholder dialogue
- Contributing to the continuous improvement and further development of the 4C system
- Supporting ongoing projects to strengthen internal expertise and contributing to the development of integrated, hybrid strategic-operational approaches
Requirements
- University degree in sustainability, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, economics or a related field
- Several years of professional experience in consulting, sustainability standards, business development or related fields in an international context
- Strong expertise in sustainability topics such as carbon accounting, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EUDR, CSRD, HRDD)
- Proven experience in developing and managing complex projects and partnerships
- Ability to bridge global market requirements with on-the-ground realities in agricultural supply chains
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills with high intercultural competence
- High level of integrity, reliability and professionalism
- Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken); additional languages are an asset
Benefits
- Great Team Environment
- Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
- Close collaboration with ISCC System GmbH, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
- Opportunity to work independently and shape processes
- Individual learning and development plan
- Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start
- Frequent feedback sessions for high quality communication and reflection
- Free language classes
- Access to trainings and technical courses
- Promote from within!
- 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
- Flexible working hours and trust based working time
- 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
- Sabbatical options
- Generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with sustainability values
- JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
- Annual bonus scheme based on performance
- Wellness Programs
- Subsidized Urban Sports Club
- Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life
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