ESG Product Strategy Manager

We are seeking an ESG Product Strategy Manager to lead and implement sustainability strategies within the I&P assortment in alignment with TAKKT\’s sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in sustainability and product management to make a meaningful impact on the product portfolio, driving sustainability initiatives throughout the entire lifecycle. In this role, you will work closely with product managers, suppliers, and internal teams to enhance the sustainability of our product portfolio, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations, and optimizing product data quality for relevant sustainability criteria such as carbon footprint and recycled material content. The role is highly visible within the organization, directly supporting strategic initiatives. You will be a key driver of TAKKT’s sustainability agenda, working to increase the share of sustainable products and promote sustainability both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: ✓ Sustainability Strategy Execution: Develop and implement the sustainability strategy for the I&P assortment, ensuring alignment with TAKKT’s sustainability goals and priorities. ✓ KPIs and Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on relevant sustainability KPIs to ensure progress of sustainability initiatives within the product portfolio. ✓ Product Portfolio Integration: Integrate TAKKT’s sustainability agenda into the division’s product portfolio, working closely with product managers to drive increased adoption of sustainable products. ✓ Product Data Quality Management: Define and drive improvements in product data quality, focusing on sustainability-relevant product information such as carbon footprint, share of recycled materials, and other environmental metrics. ✓ Compliance Management: Ensure all products meet relevant sustainability regulations by working closely with the product compliance and legal departments. ✓ Sustainability Rating System: Maintain and improve the internal sustainability-rating system for products, ensuring continuous improvement and clear communication of the rating system within the division. ✓ Supplier Engagement: Work with suppliers to ensure sustainable practices in the supply chain and product design, fostering strong partnerships that enhance sustainability in the product lifecycle. ✓ Sales Force Training: Support the training of the sales force on sustainability topics to enable them to communicate sustainability benefits and engage with customers on relevant sustainability issues. ✓ Marketing & Webshop Briefing: Collaborate with marketing and webshop teams to create impactful sustainability content (e.g., documents, brochures, films) and campaigns that showcase the sustainability initiatives and products. ✓ Sustainability Reporting: Provide relevant content for TAKKT’s sustainability report, ensuring that progress, initiatives, and achievements are clearly communicated. ✓ Stakeholder Management: Work closely with various internal stakeholders, including product management, procurement, compliance, legal, and marketing teams, ensuring that sustainability initiatives are successfully implemented and communicated across departments. Key Requirements: ✓ Experience: 4+ years of experience in product management, preferably with a focus on product sustainability or supply chain sustainability. ✓ Background: Experience in both sustainability and product management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of sustainable product design, certifications (e.g., FSC, Blauer Engel), and methods to quantify environmental impact. ✓ Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. ✓ Sustainability Knowledge: Deep understanding of sustainable products, services, trends, and solutions, with a focus on improving product sustainability within a portfolio. ✓ Certifications & Regulations: Knowledge of sustainability certifications and environmental impact quantification methods. Understanding of regulations related to sustainability and product compliance. ✓ Personality: The ideal candidate should possess an impactful personality, with the ability to influence and drive strategic sustainability initiatives across the organization. ✓ Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Product Management, or a related field. ✓ Language Skills: fluent English and intermediate German is a must. Preferred Qualifications: ✓ Product Management Experience: A background in product management, especially with experience in making products more sustainable. ✓ High Visibility Role: This is a strategic and high-visibility role within the company, with significant exposure to senior leadership, including the CEO. ✓ Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically and execute on high-level goals while balancing operational responsibilities. Why Join Us: ✓ Impact: Be at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives within a leading company, with a visible and impactful role across the organization. ✓ Growth: Opportunity to shape the future of the product portfolio and contribute to TAKKT’s sustainability agenda. ✓ Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product management, compliance, marketing, and suppliers, to create lasting sustainability change. ✓ Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for career growth and development. If you are passionate about sustainability, product management, and creating meaningful change, apply now to be part of a strategic initiative that drives the future of sustainable products.