Sustainability Manager, Americas

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