Director, Sustainability Engagement
Tarkett
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Solon • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Partner with key stakeholders to craft Tarkett’s overall sustainability strategy and serve as key driver in annual and long-term strategic planning.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy that identifies priority audiences and the most effective engagement approach for each.
- Direct the development of clear, compelling sustainability messaging that communicates Tarkett’s platform, accomplishments, and future direction.
- Develop targeted tools, narratives and education to prioritize the development of Tarkett’s frontline sales force.
- Lead the planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities, including industry and customer events, summits, training sessions, and presentations.
- Collaborate closely with segment leaders, brand marketing, product management, and sales to institutionalize sustainability and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
- Manage a portfolio of partnerships and projects focused on driving progress toward Tarkett’s sustainability priorities.
- Serve as the primary reviewer and steward of sustainability-related collateral, media, and public-facing content.
- Monitor stakeholder feedback, market trends, and public perception to inform decisions and strengthen engagement effectiveness; partner with Market Research as needed.
- Own and deliver customer-facing sustainability presentations, representing Tarkett’s sustainability capabilities across all audiences and settings.
- Stay current on emerging sustainability trends, standards, and best practices, translating insights into actionable strategies and activities.
- Provide perspective on company and industry positions related to sustainability investments, certifications, and programs.
- Facilitate ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to gather and share insights, feedback, and market intelligence.
- Partner with sustainability managers to develop accurate, compelling responses for RFPs, business reviews, and customer engagements.
- Manage or contribute to key external relationships, including trade associations, stakeholder groups, service providers, and certification bodies.
- Develop and deliver continuing education units (CEUs).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; technical field preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated mastery of sustainability topics including certifications, carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, EPDs, healthy materials, ESG, circular economy frameworks, and science-based targets.
- Ability to travel domestically, at times frequently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible messages.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise-level challenges.
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions and senior stakeholders.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations to large and diverse audiences.
Benefits
- A commitment that Safety is #1
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future
- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
sustainability strategystakeholder engagementsustainability messagingcarbon accountinglife cycle assessmentEPDsESGcircular economy frameworksscience-based targetspresentation development
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationbusiness acumenleadershipinfluencecollaborationstrategic planningmarket intelligencefeedback monitoringeducation delivery