Business Manager – Sustainability Solutions (m / w / d)

DE - SGS Holding Deutschland B.V. & Co KG; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Manager to join their Hamburg office. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring clients in the packaging and infrastructure sectors, developing sustainable strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills in German and English, and a commitment to sustainability practices. Opportunities for training and various perks are offered.

Leistungen

Opportunities for further training

Mobile working

Health offers

Germany ticket subsidy

Work bike

Company pension scheme

Special offers for shopping, gym, etc.

Diversity and inclusion as part of the corporate culture

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development in relevant sectors.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Proven track record in building client relationships.

Aufgaben

• Identify and engage potential clients in the packaging and infrastructure sectors.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and market entry plans.
• Ensure solutions comply with German and EU regulations.

Kenntnisse

Client Acquisition

Relationship Building

Sustainability Strategy

Business Development

Market Trends Monitoring

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, or similar

Jobbeschreibung

• Client Acquisition & Relationship Building

Actively identify and engage potential clients in the packaging and infrastructure sectors.

• Understand client sustainability challenges and translate them into tailored solutions.
• Build long-term partnerships based on mutual value, environmental performance, and innovation.
• Value Proposition Development

Translate technical sustainability solutions into clear, business-relevant value propositions.

• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to articulate and promote differentiators in the German market.

Identify cross-selling opportunities across business units (e.g., materials, waste management, digital platforms).

• Act as a central coordinator for multi-disciplinary solution offerings, driving integrated sustainability value.
• Sustainability & Innovation Strategy

Develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies for sustainable packaging and infrastructure offerings.

• Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and sustainability legislation to identify innovation opportunities.
• Regulatory and Technical Alignment

Ensure all solutions are compliant with relevant German and EU regulations (e.g., VerpackG, PPWR, CSRD).

• Coordinate with technical experts to ensure feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions.
• Reporting & Internal Communication

Provide regular updates on business pipeline, deal progression, and client feedback.

• Support internal alignment on client priorities, sustainability KPIs, and commercial objectives.
• Degree in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, key account management, or business development in the packaging, infrastructure, or sustainability sector.
• Proven track record in building client relationships, creating value-driven proposals, and closing cross-functional deals.
• Deep understanding of sustainability frameworks, ESG trends, and circular economy principles.
• Fluent in German and English .
• Opportunities for further training
• Mobile working
• Health offers
• Germany ticket subsidy
• Work bike
• Company pension scheme
• Special offers for shopping, gym, etc.
• Diversity and inclusion as part of the corporate culture

These benefits vary slightly depending on location, position and business area.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Sustainability Manager • Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany