Assistant Manager, Associate Subject Matter Leader, Sustainability, Asia Region

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Hong Kong Island; Hybrid; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability services is seeking a professional to drive efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on decarbonization, responsible sourcing, and sustainability initiatives. The role involves technical support, strategy development, and engagement with key clients and stakeholders. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Science, extensive industry knowledge, and sharp analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in consumer products and supply chain sustainability.
• Knowledge of sustainability solutions and climate-related disclosures required.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability services across Asia-Pacific regions.
• Engage with clients and develop sales material for client meetings.
• Lead business conversions for program launches.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Client Service

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

To help drive the evolution of Bureau Veritas’s suite of sustainability services and contribute to division growth targets:

Responsibilities:

Strategy / Research & Development

Regional Subject Matter Support for all Sustainability Services in Asia-Pacific regions (Decarbonization & Cleaner Production, Responsible Sourcing and Responsible Products & Materials)

• Surveillance of sustainability topics in all areas including Regulations, Industry trends and Competition
• Engage with colleagues in Asia-Pacific regions, study new legislation, contribute to developing white papers, assess business impacts and opportunities for BV, educate BVCPS stakeholders
• Represent BV in key committees, industry association meetings and conferences, working groups, etc. & influence decisions in these forums to support BV's interest. Relay information obtained from attendance back to colleagues
• Speak or serve as moderator at industry or clients' events
• Recommend new services and work the high-level business case for Global SML (Subject Matter Leader) to decide

Technical sales support for strategic opportunities

• Engage clients to understand their objectives and their challenges and needs
• Support development of sales material for client meetings
• Work on RFPs/tenders (new and renewal) for programs in their region
• Educational role - interact on a regular basis with Key Account Management and Program Service Delivery Teams on all the programs to support understanding gap on CPS sustainability services

Technical Program Support

• Collaborate with Key Account Managers to understand client needs and program objectives
• Lead the business conversion follow through with the regions and collaborate with Program Service Delivery team to ensure smooth program launch
• Periodic technical engagement with clients to revise/enhance program elements

Others:

• Other duties as needed to support the Supply Chain Solutions, Global Business Line team and CPS clients in the rapidly evolving sustainability space
• Participate in continuous training/education to keep abreast of current services provided by BV CPS

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or other related disciplines
• Knowledge of sustainability solutions related to science-based Targets Framework, and Climate related Disclosure/in contributing to industry working groups / in being part of projects by development organizations (giz, IFC, World Bank, WWF, etc.)
• Five (5) years of experience related to consumer products and/or supply chain sustainability solutions
• Knowledge of footwear, apparel and accessories manufacturing, or related industry in terms of production processes and impact on Sustainability aspects will be a plus
• New Product Development experience or PMP certified as a plus
• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues in a complex international organization across multiple time zones
• Must have an understanding and general competency in the areas of sustainability solutions relating to consumer products
• Must have, or be able to develop, senior management level relationships at major retailers and brands within the consumer products industries
• Must have an understanding of sourcing and supply chains and how BV CPS solutions relate
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate into common terminology
• Ability to drive results
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills
• Strong work ethic and excellent client service skills to ensure effective, responsive client interaction (internal and external)
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to negotiate and sell relevant solutions in a way that benefits BV CPS & the customer
• Must be confident, highly efficient, and self-motivated
• Must be personable and work well independently, as well as in a team environment
• Travel required for industry conferences, client meetings and internal meetings and client meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications – including Excel and PowerPoint

Job Scope:Sustainability, Decarbonization & Cleaner Production, Responsible Sourcing and Responsible Products & Materials, Traceability

Countries/ Regions: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia

Working Mode: Remote / hybrid working mode

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