Sustainability Business Development Manager

TUV Rheinland of North America•Boxborough, MA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement. Summary: The primary responsibility is to lead and develop sustainability services within the Americas with a focus on the USA to start with. She / he will be responsible for leading, developing and coordinating all regional and/ or global activities in line with the global sustainability (business development) strategy and program deliveries. She / he will be part of the TÜV Rheinland Business Stream “Products” Global Sustainability Team and responsible for driving the sustainability business development activities for divers product categories (e.g. textiles, hardgoods, electrical, solar and commercial products, medical devices) to meet the needs of TÜV Rheinland customers regionally and globally. This position will be hybrid out of Boxborough, MA.

Requirements

University degree in environmental science & engineering, material science, chemistry and other relevant subjects.
>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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Masters or other degree particularly related to sustainability / ESG preferred.
Sector experience in manufacturing industries for electrical, electronic, solar and commercial products (e.g. for batteries), medical devices 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

Responsibilities

Responsibility for sustainability business development circling around TUVR’s services for materials, products and packaging for a wide range of industries in the USA.
Further develop sustainability growth strategies, incl. service portfolio development and roadmaps.
Contribute as sustainability expert to the sales teams’ efforts to grow sustainability services.
Support different Business Fields (Softlines, Hardlines, Electrical, Solar & Commercial, Medical) to develop specific regional account strategies, targets and action plans for sustainability services.
Ensure that regional teams are aligned and connected with peers across all regions.
Identify new and strategic partnership and stakeholder engagement opportunities with a focus on products’ sustainability.
Represent TÜV Rheinland Business Stream “Products” at sustainability conferences/ industry events and contribute to working groups/ committees etc.
Act as first (technical) contact point in the US for products sustainability services.
Support the global development of new services circling around sustainable materials, products and packaging such as: PCF verifications, LCAs, EPDs, ESPR/ Digital Product Passport and more.
Support to develop internal programs (SOPs).
Train technical experts to become qualified to execute and deliver sustainability services. Additionally, act as local sustainability champion and “train the trainer” to train the sales teams on sustainability topics.
Monitor and identify sustainability trends and regulatory updates and inform internal stakeholders and customers regularly.