Sustainability Manager, Americas

UPM Raflatac; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sustainability Manager, where you will drive sustainability initiatives and collaborate with key stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable practices while working in a vibrant, hybrid environment. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that not only enhance business value but also contribute to a more sustainable world. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and a supportive community, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Positive Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability and business development.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability agenda in the Americas and generate business growth.
• Develop resources and facilitate training for commercialization efforts.

Skills

Sustainability

Business Development

Product Packaging

Project Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

UPM Raflatac is looking for a Sustainability Manager located in Asheville, NC at our Biltmore Park office location.

Greetings from your future team

If a lively, global office culture and numerous possibilities for career growth appeal to you, consider joining our team. UPM is a responsible corporation with sustainability at its core. Our business moves fast and is developing on many fronts. - Marketing, Sustainability & Communications Team at UPM Raflatac Americas

What you will do

• Generate business value, competitive advantage, and a thought-leader profile for UPM by leveraging our leading sustainability performance
• Contribute to our global sustainability strategy and its execution in the Americas Region
• Lead and execute the sustainability agenda in the Americas Region in collaboration with key stakeholders to generate business growth
• Lead Regional commercialization of sustainability, including commercializing products and services
• Develop resources and facilitate training to support our go-to-market approach and commercialization efforts
• Continually develop existing relationships with customers, brands and the Sales Team to optimize collaboration and extrapolate value out of these partnerships
• Become the Subject Matter Expert on sustainable labeling and promote UPM and sustainable labeling in various external and internal forums
• Consistently engaging with relevant industry associations and with global sustainability stakeholders at UPM

Who you are

• You have 5+ years of work experience, with a focus on sustainability, business development and/or product packaging
• You have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Business, etc.
• You have a general understanding of circularity, climate change, sustainable product design and other key sustainability topics. Consumer packaged goods or packaging industry knowledge or experience is a plus. Working experience within international companies is an asset
• You are comfortable collaborating with executive leaders and speaking in front of an audience (virtually and in person)
• You are passionate when it comes to sustainability and engaging stakeholders
• You are savvy in commercial situations and negotiations
• You can take complex concepts and communicate them clearly to others
• You have a motivated, proactive, and result-orientated way of working. You work well individually and in teams. You are adept at organizing, open to change, and skilled in project coordination
• You are fluent in spoken and written English, with good knowledge of grammatical rules. Spanish is an asset

What we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We are innovative creators. Join us as we renew the everyday.
• A caring community – Our company is built on strong values and a shared commitment. We care about each other and about having a positive work-life balance.
• Development opportunities – We support your career development. As an international, multi-business organization, we offer lots of opportunities for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment where you can be yourself.
• Comprehensive benefit package – UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

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Additional information

The position is in Asheville, NC, at our Biltmore Park office location.

Workplace type: hybrid (3 days at least at the office per week)

Ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally is required (30% of the time).

Please apply via the link above and attach your resume and cover letter by May 31, 2025, at the latest.

We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.

For external candidates: Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [e-mail] or 877-723-5247.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.7 billion) in 2024. Read more: upmraflatac.com

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