About the role

  • Sustainability Business Development Manager at TüV Rheinland leading sustainability services and strategies. Focused on managing regional and global projects in various sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop sustainability services within the Americas with a focus on the USA
  • Responsible for leading, developing and coordinating all regional and/or global activities in line with the global sustainability (business development) strategy and program deliveries
  • Drive the sustainability business development activities for diverse product categories (e.g. textiles, hardgoods, electrical, solar and commercial products, medical devices)
  • Identifying new strategic partnership and stakeholder engagement opportunities with a focus on products’ sustainability
  • Monitor and identify sustainability trends and regulatory updates and inform internal stakeholders and customers regularly

Requirements

  • University degree in environmental science & engineering, material science, chemistry or other relevant subjects
  • Masters or other degree particularly related to sustainability / ESG preferred
  • >5 years professional experience in sustainability consulting, business development or leading a company’s sustainability program.
  • Demonstrated capability and effectiveness, from strategy setting to detailed execution and achievements.
  • Sector experience in manufacturing industries for electrical, electronic, solar and commercial products (e.g. for batteries), medical devices preferred.
  • Working knowledge in one or more of the following preferred: Knowledge and experiences in implementing a digital tool/ IT platform regarding supply chain transparency and traceability
  • Experience in all aspects and forms of Circularity of materials, products and packaging
  • Eco-efficient electrical, electronic, solar and commercial products, medical devices
  • Excellent English communication skills in all forms, including written, presentation and public speaking, for engagement with customers, NGOs, industry groups, and internal teams.
  • Customer-focused and demonstrated ability to quickly assess and understand customers’ sustainability challenges and provide applicable technical solutions accordingly.
  • Demonstrated skills in the management of complex strategic projects with challenging deadlines.
  • Strong team player with problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • multiple health insurance plan options
  • 401(k) with up to 6% company match
  • international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness
  • opportunities for advancement

Job title

Sustainability Business Development Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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