TÜV Rheinland North America · 22 hours ago
Sustainability Business Development Manager
Boxborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTÜV Rheinland North America is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers. The Sustainability Business Development Manager will lead and develop sustainability services within the Americas, focusing on business development and project delivery for various product categories to meet customer needs.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Sector experience in manufacturing industries for electrical, electronic, solar and commercial products (e.g. for batteries), medical devices
Passionate about making an impact in sustainability with broad knowledge of ESG trends
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
Preferred
Masters or other degree particularly related to sustainability / ESG
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
Benefits
Multiple health insurance plan options
401(k) with up to 6% company match
Company
TÜV Rheinland North America
TÜV Rheinland is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services for a wide variety of industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Menchaca
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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