Chief Growth Officer (m / f / div) Global Sustainability & Certification Business

Chief Growth Officer (m / f / div) Global Sustainability & Certification Business

FLOCERT GmbH, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen - Deutschland

⬠150.000+

Introduction & Description

FLOCERT is a leading global assurance provider. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, FLOCERT offers certification and verification as well as customised sustainability to support companies in their ethical business transformation.

With six international offices conducting business in around 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in combining global reach with local expertise for its over 6,000 customers. FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small-scale producers to internationally recognised brands, to promote fairness in global trade. For more information, please click here

Description

FLOCERT is looking for a senior growth leader who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. In this role you will drive the development and commercialisation of new and existing services, strengthen client and stakeholder relations and build the organisation’s capability to design market‑ready offerings beyond the Fairtrade core.

Lead Business Development across global markets and segments

• Develop and implement a market-driven growth strategy for certification-related and adjacent services
• Lead end-to-end service development from opportunity framing to pricing and go-to-market
• Actively contribute to early-stage product design and prototyping where necessary
• Establish a clear prioritisation logic and ROI discipline for new opportunities
• Build commercial and product literacy within BD teams through coaching and direction
• Maintain and expand senior relationships with clients, Fairtrade stakeholders and partners
• Represent FLOCERT externally in strategic negotiations and alliances
• Ensure close alignment with Operations for successful market delivery

Your qualifications, experience and skills

Masterâs degree in Business, International Business, Economics or similar

Several years of senior leadership experience in business development or commercial growth roles

• ideally in certification, assurance, sustainability or adjacent industries

Recognised track record of taking services from concept to market, not only strategy or research

Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills in complex, international environments

Ability to develop others and introduce product-building discipline into existing teams

Excellent communication; fluent in English (other languages an asset)

What we offer

Purpose-driven international environment with direct strategic impact

Hybrid work model with primary presence in Bonn

Culture of transparency, trust and autonomy

Attractive compensation package incl. pension scheme

Opportunity to shape new services and markets in a highly recognised organisation

How to apply

Click on the lower button âAPPLY NOW!â and submit your complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, reference letters) in English.

Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted. You will, in any case, receive a notice of the outcome of the selection process.

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