Sustainability Business Development Manager

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. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 60% Business Development

• 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.

40% Project Delivery and Technical Support

• 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. 

Candidate Qualification
Education

• University degree in environmental science & engineering, material science, chemistry and other relevant subjects.
• Masters or other degree particularly related to sustainability / ESG preferred.

Experience and skills:

• Passionate about making an impact in sustainability with broad knowledge of ESG trends. 
• >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.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:  

•  Direct: Manage North America business stream staff. 
• Indirect: N/A 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Will work in an office environment. 
• Work may be sedentary, sitting for long periods, working at a computer. 
• Physical effort may require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Equipment Used   
• Laptop or Desktop Computer 
• Phone or Headset

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement:

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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