Director, Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability

Description

The Director, Sustainability is responsible for developing, executing, managing and measuring key sustainability programs at the Company. The ideal candidate will have worked in a multi-branded retail company and/or another industry with a high profile consumer brand. The individual will be able to demonstrate experience with reputation building, creativity and innovation in the sustainability area.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the research, planning and development of corporate and brand environmental programs, with a particular emphasis on energy and emissions, waste, water and packaging
• Collaborate with internal business leads, including senior leadership, and external stakeholder groups to achieve key sustainability goals; develop strong relationships and partnerships
• Maintain understanding of leading trends and changes in corporate social responsibility, brand purpose and overall sustainability landscape, including regulatory issues
• Serve as a contact and information source for sustainability initiatives
• Work closely with internal and external resources to develop creative and integrated sustainability programs
• Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements
• Write and edit materials promoting our sustainability program and activities via the company intranet, corporate website and our digital channels
• Manage metrics and reporting on performance

Candidate Profile

• At least eight years of demonstrated success in sustainability program execution, and partnership development
• Deep knowledge of the social and environmental issues and NGO landscape
• Experience with stakeholder engagement with key groups including but not limited to: employees, consumers, communities, government officials and other individuals/entities of influence
• Outstanding writing and presentation development skills
• Confidence to counsel company leaders on sustainability strategy
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage several projects at once, even while away from the office
• Experience communicating and marketing sustainability efforts
• Experience with GRI reporting on sustainability efforts, including an understanding of CDP, carbon and water reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, science or business administration; advanced degree in environmental sciences/policy/management a plus

Personal Competencies

• Global Business Acumen: Understands the complexity of business on a global scale. Embraces cultural and individual differences with empathy. Works with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.
• Strategic and Analytical Capability: Ability to think globally, strategically and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.
• Drive for Results: Delivers results and demonstrates commitment to excellence. Provides leadership in a project-oriented environment and takes initiative to resolve problems.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels and external stakeholders. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.
• Collaboration: Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the Company. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire Company.

Qualifications

• B.A.; advanced degree in environmental sciences, management, policy a plus
• Minimum Years of Experience: 8
• % Travel Time: 25%
• Required Language Proficiency:English; Additional Languages a plus

To Apply

Please visit the Estée Lauder Companies careers website.