The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for driving sustainable initiatives and ensuring the company’s adherence to sustainable business practices, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. The sustainability manager reports to the VP Sustainable Development.

What are you going to do?
• Develop and execute sustainability initiatives, programs, and policies across the organization in line with our sustainability strategy.
• Implement and manage reporting frameworks (Position Green) to monitor and evaluate the sustainability performance of the company.
• Lead sustainability assessments, identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to achieve sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, supply chain, and product management, to integrate sustainability practices into their processes and strategies
• Provide guidance and support to the Sustainability Product Specialist, Junior Sustainability Data Analyst and other internal stakeholders on sustainability issues.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and industry organizations, to advance sustainability initiatives and promote the company’s sustainability credentials.
• Monitor and stay up-to-date on relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, and ensure compliance across the organization.
• Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resources for sustainability initiatives and programs.
• Report regularly to senior management on sustainability performance, progress, and opportunities for improvement.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability management, preferably in a multi-facility organization
• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks, such as GRI or SASB, and sustainability certifications, such as Ecovadis or ISO 14001
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English, with additional European languages considered an asset.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive environmental and social impact through business practices.

Our offer to you!

Besides a pleasant working atmosphere, a place to grow your talents, a flat organization with an open culture, where one’s own input and initiative is rewarded, we offer you:
• Good salary that matches with the knowledge and experience you bring;
• Annual bonus to celebrate our success, when we achieved our results;
• Laptop and the option to work partially from home fully equipped and with extra budget for a good working place;
• 25 (or more) holidays, a premium-free pension, money to celebrate your birthday, travel allowance for every kilometer you travel and more;
• Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz;
• Allowances to keep you fit and healthy, free fruit and every day different lunch options available at rock bottom prices;
• A dynamic and inspiring world of product media products and gifts which you can buy in our own shop;
• Never a dull moment!

Who we are?

We are bringing people a smile every day! Ever received a Moleskine notebook with your employer’s logo on it, bought a T-Shirt or worn a bracelet at famous pop or dance festivals, received a coffee mug with an inspirational text or other printed gift? Big chance it came from PF Concept. In fact. Every day you probably come across something from PF Concept and that makes people happy.

We are the European market leader with a revenue of >€ 250M in the dynamic and inspiring world of product media with top brands such as: Camelbak, Case Logic, Mepal, K’arst, Moleskine, Parker, Thule, Waterman and own labels such as Tekio and Elevate. A world that is changing rapidly and where developments such as speed, innovation, digitization and sustainability are extremely important. PF Concept is at the forefront of these developments.

PF Concept, headquartered in the Netherlands (Roelofarendsveen), operates industrial printing, production and warehouse facilities in the UK and Poland, and we offer an extensive and unparalleled range of more than 10.000 different product media products. We operate business to business, so finished products find their way to end customers via one of our 15,000 resellers across Europe.

PF Concept is part of the Polyconcept Group, the global market leader of product media products operating on five continents and selling to over 100 countries with a revenue up to $ 1 bln.

What do we stand for!

We have a clear vision, mission and values. We empower confidence and pride with every brand awareness to our customers and to you!

Together with about 2,000 dedicated and enthusiastic team members in Europe we take pride in what we do and always strive to find the most innovative and creative solutions for our customers with sustainable and meaningful products.

We have a number of competencies that belong to our (new) team members. First and most important one is that we put our (internal) customers central in our thoughts and actions and that we provide optimal support to them. We always go for the best performance and are curious about new opportunities and possibilities.

Every day a little better and stronger than the day before, that is what we aim for. We are a reliable partner for our customers and each other. In addition, we think forward about what we do and want to do, but above all we also have a down to earth view of things. And last but not least: we are convinced that optimal cooperation and mutual respect is the best basis for our success.

We also believe that everybody has a talent, no matter who you are, what you will do, where you come from or what identity or orientation you have. We offer you an open, equal and healthy working environment, in which you are stimulated and motivated to (further) develop your talents, offer growth opportunities and use your full potential. You are welcome!

Are you our new colleague?

Join us at PF Concept and lead the charge in transforming our marketing approach to achieve higher conversion rates in a challenging B2B2B market. Send your CV and motivation to our matchmaker eva@sustainabletalent.nl and she will get in touch with you asap.