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Senior Sustainability Manager - System Development(m/w/x)
Developing sustainability certification for coffee/cocoa, focusing on carbon reduction and biodiversity. Expertise in regulatory frameworks and international business development required. Independent work with process shaping opportunities.
Requirements
- University degree in sustainability, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, economics, or related field
- Several years of professional experience in consulting, sustainability standards, business development, or related fields in an international context
- Strong expertise in sustainability topics (carbon accounting, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, regulatory frameworks)
- Proven experience in developing and managing complex projects and partnerships
- Ability to bridge global market requirements with on-the-ground realities in agricultural supply chains
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills with high intercultural competence
- High integrity, reliability, and professionalism
- Excellent English and German language skills (C1 level, written and spoken)
- Additional languages are an asset (e.g., Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, French)
Tasks
- Lead strategic development of the 4C business model
- Identify new market opportunities
- Develop robust business cases
- Drive global positioning of 4C
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., EUDR, CSRD, HRDD)
- Translate regulations into practical services
- Provide strategic input to executive management
- Support executive decision-making processes
- Drive acquisition of international sustainability projects
- Develop international sustainability projects
- Implement international sustainability projects in origin countries
- Lead climate initiatives in origin countries
- Lead biodiversity initiatives in origin countries
- Lead yield improvement initiatives in origin countries
- Collaborate with project partners
- Collaborate with donors
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders
- Build strong partnerships across the value chain
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Support project development
- Support long-term collaboration
- Analyze market uptake of Carbon Footprint Module
- Analyze certification coverage of Carbon Footprint Module
- Analyze use of claims and labels
- Derive strategic recommendations for Carbon Footprint Module
- Advance regenerative agriculture approaches
- Advance biodiversity approaches
- Develop practical tools for regenerative agriculture
- Develop methodologies for regenerative agriculture
- Develop audit frameworks for regenerative agriculture
- Align regenerative agriculture with market standards
- Align biodiversity with market standards
- Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration across the group
- Collaborate with affiliated organizations (e.g., ISCC, Meo, GRAS, ClimatePal)
- Facilitate stakeholder dialogue
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the 4C system
- Support ongoing projects
- Strengthen internal expertise
- Contribute to developing integrated strategic-operational approaches
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Great Team Environment
Team Events
- Team events
Startup Environment
- Close collaboration with sister companies
Purpose-Driven Work
- Independent work
Other Benefits
- Process shaping
Learning & Development
- Individual learning and development plan
- Free language classes
- Access to trainings
- Technical courses
Mentorship & Coaching
- Professional onboarding
- Frequent feedback sessions
Career Advancement
- Internal promotion
Flexible Working
- 4 weeks remote work
- Flexible working hours
- Trust based working time
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
- 3 additional vacation days
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbatical options
Retirement Plans
- Generous pension scheme
Public Transport Subsidies
- JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Bonuses & Incentives
- Annual bonus scheme
Healthcare & Fitness
- Subsidized Urban Sports Club
- Health weeks
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Senior Sustainability Manager - System Development(m/w/x)
Developing sustainability certification for coffee/cocoa, focusing on carbon reduction and biodiversity. Expertise in regulatory frameworks and international business development required. Independent work with process shaping opportunities.
Requirements
- University degree in sustainability, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, economics, or related field
- Several years of professional experience in consulting, sustainability standards, business development, or related fields in an international context
- Strong expertise in sustainability topics (carbon accounting, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, regulatory frameworks)
- Proven experience in developing and managing complex projects and partnerships
- Ability to bridge global market requirements with on-the-ground realities in agricultural supply chains
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills with high intercultural competence
- High integrity, reliability, and professionalism
- Excellent English and German language skills (C1 level, written and spoken)
- Additional languages are an asset (e.g., Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, French)
Tasks
- Lead strategic development of the 4C business model
- Identify new market opportunities
- Develop robust business cases
- Drive global positioning of 4C
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., EUDR, CSRD, HRDD)
- Translate regulations into practical services
- Provide strategic input to executive management
- Support executive decision-making processes
- Drive acquisition of international sustainability projects
- Develop international sustainability projects
- Implement international sustainability projects in origin countries
- Lead climate initiatives in origin countries
- Lead biodiversity initiatives in origin countries
- Lead yield improvement initiatives in origin countries
- Collaborate with project partners
- Collaborate with donors
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders
- Build strong partnerships across the value chain
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Support project development
- Support long-term collaboration
- Analyze market uptake of Carbon Footprint Module
- Analyze certification coverage of Carbon Footprint Module
- Analyze use of claims and labels
- Derive strategic recommendations for Carbon Footprint Module
- Advance regenerative agriculture approaches
- Advance biodiversity approaches
- Develop practical tools for regenerative agriculture
- Develop methodologies for regenerative agriculture
- Develop audit frameworks for regenerative agriculture
- Align regenerative agriculture with market standards
- Align biodiversity with market standards
- Coordinate interdisciplinary collaboration across the group
- Collaborate with affiliated organizations (e.g., ISCC, Meo, GRAS, ClimatePal)
- Facilitate stakeholder dialogue
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the 4C system
- Support ongoing projects
- Strengthen internal expertise
- Contribute to developing integrated strategic-operational approaches
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Business Fluent
Benefits
Informal Culture
- Great Team Environment
Team Events
- Team events
Startup Environment
- Close collaboration with sister companies
Purpose-Driven Work
- Independent work
Other Benefits
- Process shaping
Learning & Development
- Individual learning and development plan
- Free language classes
- Access to trainings
- Technical courses
Mentorship & Coaching
- Professional onboarding
- Frequent feedback sessions
Career Advancement
- Internal promotion
Flexible Working
- 4 weeks remote work
- Flexible working hours
- Trust based working time
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
- 3 additional vacation days
Workation & Sabbatical
- Sabbatical options
Retirement Plans
- Generous pension scheme
Public Transport Subsidies
- JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
Bonuses & Incentives
- Annual bonus scheme
Healthcare & Fitness
- Subsidized Urban Sports Club
- Health weeks
About the Company
4C
Industry
Agriculture
Description
4C is a sustainability certification scheme for the coffee and cocoa industry, operating in 20 countries and focused on carbon footprint reduction, biodiversity, and women's empowerment.
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