TÜV Rheinland GroupRemote
Sustainability Business Development Manager
United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$100,000 - $130,000 USD
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Key skills
Sustainability consultingBusiness developmentknowledgeSupply chain transparencyProject managementCustomer-focused mindsetLeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
TÜV Rheinland Group is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with over 25,000 employees globally. The Sustainability Business Development Manager will lead and expand sustainability services across the Americas, focusing on business development, project delivery, and technical support for various product categories.
Responsibilities:
- Lead sustainability business development for materials, products, and packaging across U.S. industries
- Develop growth strategies, service portfolios, and roadmaps
- Support sales teams as a sustainability subject-matter expert
- Partner with Business Fields (Softlines, Hardlines, Electrical, Solar & Commercial, Medical) to define account strategies and targets
- Ensure alignment with global sustainability teams and regional peers
- Identify strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement opportunities
- Represent TÜV Rheinland at sustainability events, conferences, and industry groups
- Serve as the primary U.S. technical contact for sustainability services
- Support global development of services such as PCF verifications, LCAs, EPDs, ESPR/Digital Product Passport, and related programs
- Contribute to internal SOP development
- Train technical experts and act as a 'train‑the‑trainer' for sales teams
- Monitor sustainability trends and regulatory updates and communicate insights internally and externally
Requirements:
- University Degree in Environmental Science
- Masters in related field of study
- Passion for sustainability with broad ESG knowledge
- 5+ years in sustainability consulting, business development, or corporate sustainability leadership
- Proven ability to execute strategy and deliver results
- Strong communication skills, including writing, presenting, and public speaking
- Customer‑focused mindset with ability to assess sustainability challenges and propose solutions
- Experience managing complex projects and working collaboratively across teams
- Direct management of North America business stream staff
- Experience in manufacturing sectors such as electrical, electronic, solar, commercial products, or medical devices preferred
- Knowledge in supply chain transparency tools, circularity, and eco‑efficient product design is beneficial