Director, Sustainability Engagement

Tarkett • Solon, OH

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About The Position

The Director, Sustainability Engagement leads the strategy and execution of stakeholder engagement initiatives that advance Tarkett’s sustainability strategy and market leadership. This role serves as a central leader in sustainability advancement, driving collaborative development and delivery of engagement plans across customers, industry partners, sales teams, and the broader enterprise. In addition, this role manages a portfolio of sustainability partnerships and projects – both internal and external – designed to accelerate progress against Tarkett’s sustainability priorities and create measurable business and market impact. The Director plays a critical role in building sustainability capability within the frontline sales organization, translating sustainability strategy into practical tools, narratives, and competencies that enable customer engagement and drive preference. Leveraging deep sustainability expertise, customer and market insight, creativity, and strong communication skills, this role provides thought leadership, strategic messaging, and clear articulation of Tarkett’s sustainability platform, progress, and aspirations. Reporting to the Senior Director / Head of Sustainability and Innovation, the Director acts as a key strategic partner in shaping Tarkett’s overall sustainability strategy, serving as a leader in annual and long-term business planning and a key driver for translating strategy into actionable roadmaps that support sustainable innovation and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; technical field preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of sustainability topics including certifications, carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, EPDs, healthy materials, ESG, circular economy frameworks, and science-based targets.
• Ability to travel domestically, at times frequently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible messages.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise-level challenges.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions and senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to large and diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to craft Tarkett’s overall sustainability strategy and serve as key driver in annual and long-term strategic planning.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy that identifies priority audiences and the most effective engagement approach for each.
• Direct the development of clear, compelling sustainability messaging that communicates Tarkett’s platform, accomplishments, and future direction.
• Develop targeted tools, narratives and education to prioritize the development of Tarkett’s frontline sales force.
• Lead the planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities, including industry and customer events, summits, training sessions, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with segment leaders, brand marketing, product management, and sales to institutionalize sustainability and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of partnerships and projects focused on driving progress toward Tarkett’s sustainability priorities.
• Serve as the primary reviewer and steward of sustainability-related collateral, media, and public-facing content.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback, market trends, and public perception to inform decisions and strengthen engagement effectiveness; partner with Market Research as needed.
• Own and deliver customer-facing sustainability presentations, representing Tarkett’s sustainability capabilities across all audiences and settings.
• Stay current on emerging sustainability trends, standards, and best practices, translating insights into actionable strategies and activities.
• Provide perspective on company and industry positions related to sustainability investments, certifications, and programs.
• Facilitate ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to gather and share insights, feedback, and market intelligence.
• Partner with sustainability managers to develop accurate, compelling responses for RFPs, business reviews, and customer engagements.
• Manage or contribute to key external relationships, including trade associations, stakeholder groups, service providers, and certification bodies.
• Develop and deliver continuing education units (CEUs).

Benefits

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
• Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees