Regional Sustainability Lead – Central EMEA

DS Smith; Sitkówka; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a Sustainability Lead for Central EMEA to drive the regional sustainability vision and execution, aligning with DS Smith Group strategy. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Innovation to strengthen customer engagement and growth, serving as the primary contact for customer sustainability initiatives and disclosures.

You will lead strategy development, manage stakeholder relationships, and represent the company at events, with travel across the Central EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Strong understanding of sustainability topics including circular economy, carbon reduction and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to travel across the Central EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the sustainability strategy and roadmap for the Central EMEA sub-region.
• Act as the regional sustainability expert, supporting customer collaborations, disclosures, and sustainability-related projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers, supporting sustainability discussions, workshops, and engagement sessions.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Innovation teams to identify opportunities that strengthen customer value propositions and business growth.
• Support sustainability-related RFIs, tenders, customer presentations, and contract reviews.
• Deliver sustainability training sessions for internal stakeholders and increase sustainability awareness across the organization.
• Represent DS Smith at conferences, trade fairs, industry events, and customer meetings, including presenting as a speaker when applicable.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, industry organizations, NGOs, and other sustainability partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science/Engineering/Business

Job description

DS Smith is seeking a Sustainability Lead for Central EMEA to drive the regional sustainability vision and execution, aligning with DS Smith Group strategy. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Innovation to strengthen customer engagement and growth, serving as the primary contact for customer sustainability initiatives and disclosures.

You will lead strategy development, manage stakeholder relationships, and represent the company at events, with travel across the Central EMEA region.