Sustainability Business Lead

Aviko; Steenderen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key role at intersection of sustainabi

Impact on business performance and ESG

Professional growth opportunities

Collaboration with Aviko and Royal Cos

Job summary

Aviko is seeking a Sustainability Business Lead to translate sustainability ambitions into commercially viable solutions. You will identify opportunities, develop business cases and embed sustainability into our commercial strategy, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Agro, Procurement and Supply Chain to drive cross-functional initiatives.

You will work with colleagues across Aviko and Royal Cosun to deliver customer-focused value, growth and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Commercial mindset and proactive approach to turn sustainability into customer value.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across diverse teams.
• Experience turning sustainability initiatives into business growth and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Co-developing and implementing Aviko's commercial sustainability strategy.
• Translating sustainability ambitions into customer-focused value propositions.
• Building business cases that demonstrate commercial and sustainability value.
• Identifying opportunities where sustainability strengthens customer relationships and growth.
• Supporting Sales in customer conversations, tenders and strategic accounts.
• Collaborating across Marketing, Sales, Agro, Procurement and Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
• Managing sustainability projects from concept through implementation.
• Sharing best practices to embed sustainability throughout the organisation.
• Collaborating with Royal Cosun colleagues on joint approaches.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Agri & Food

Job description

At Aviko, sustainability is part of how we do business. Together with our growers, customers and value chain partners, we are building a more sustainable food system. From regenerative agriculture and circular solutions to climate action and sustainable logistics, we are continuously looking for ways to create lasting value.

To strengthen this ambition, we are looking for aSustainability Business Lead.

In this newly created role, you will connect sustainability with commercial opportunities. Rather than focusing on reporting and compliance, you will help turn sustainability initiatives into customer value, business growth and competitive advantage.

You will report to the Sustainability Manager and work closely with colleagues across Global Marketing & Sales, Agro, Procurement and Supply Chain. You will also collaborate with colleagues across Royal Cosun to share knowledge and develop joint propositions.

Job Description

As Sustainability Business Lead, you play a key role in translating sustainability ambitions into commercially viable solutions. You identify opportunities across the value chain, develop business cases and help embed sustainability into our commercial strategy.

• Co-developing and implementing Aviko's commercial sustainability strategy.
• Translating sustainability ambitions into customer-focused value propositions.
• Building business cases that demonstrate both commercial and sustainability value.
• Identifying opportunities where sustainability strengthens customer relationships, competitiveness and business growth.
• Supporting the Sales organisation in customer conversations, tenders and strategic accounts.
• Bringing together colleagues from Marketing, Sales, Agro, Procurement and Supply Chain to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Managing sustainability projects from concept through implementation.
• Sharing knowledge and best practices to further embed sustainability throughout the organisation.
• Collaborating with Royal Cosun colleagues to develop shared approaches and commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

You are commercially minded, proactive and enjoy connecting people, ideas and opportunities. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mentality and know how to turn ideas into results.

You also bring:

• A Master's degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Agri & Food or a related field.
• Around 3-5 years of experience in business development, commercial strategy or value chain management.
• A strong affinity with sustainability and the ambition to further develop your expertise in this field.
• Experience developing business cases and commercial propositions.
• Experience working in cross-functional, international environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English. Dutch is preferred and German is considered a plus.

Experience with topics such as climate, regenerative agriculture, Scope 3 or circularity is an advantage.

Additional Information

Working at Aviko means working in an international organisation where sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

We offer you:

• A key role at the intersection of sustainability, strategy and commercial development.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on both business performance and sustainability outcomes.
• Plenty of room for initiative, ownership and professional growth.
• Collaboration with passionate colleagues across Aviko and Royal Cosun.
• A dynamic environment where your ideas can make a real difference.

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