Manager, Advisory Services, Sustainability

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From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our offices around the globe with offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Paris, Copenhagen, and San Francisco.

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Position Overview

The Advisory Services practice works with members and non-members in several industries, including extractives, consumer products, food & agriculture, transportation, pharmaceuticals, ICT and financial services, and delivers a range of services related to human rights, the environment, economic development, and governance, including strategy support, program development, program implementation support, stakeholder and community engagement, and reporting.

In addition, in the EMEA region BSR works with governments, bilateral and international donors and international organizations as well as non-governmental organizations, research institutions and other non-corporate sector stakeholders. 

Responsibilities 

Based in BSR’s Copenhagen office, the Manager plays a key role in strengthening and deepening relationships with current BSR members operating in the EMEA region as well as recruiting and servicing new members in one or more of the following industries (food, beverage and agriculture; consumer products; extractives; manufacturing; healthcare; transportation and logistics; ICT; financial services). Further, the Manager will lead efforts to build a robust advisory services portfolio.  

• Member Services: The Manager will work with BSR members on an individual and collective basis to ensure that the membership value proposition is met. This requires close cooperation with other BSR departments, industry practices and regions across the world. 

• Business Development: The Manager will represents BSR to the corporate sector and other key stakeholders in one or two industries to be determined based on experiences and skills in close cooperation with relevant BSR global industry leaders and practices. They will assume responsibility for implementation of the global industry strategies in the EMEA region and account relationship management for identified members as well as develop business opportunities with other companies in the priority industries. 

• Project Implementation: The Manager will assume responsibility for managing Advisory Services projects with members and non-members as well as setting and facilitating critical collaborative initiatives within different industries. They will allocate up to 60% of her/his time to project implementation. 

• External Representation: The Manager will represent BSR to an external audience by: meeting with key industry stakeholders; attending & presenting at industry conferences; and writing occasional publications. 

Qualifications 

The ability to thrive in an international and informal environment within a still young entrepreneurial organization. The Manager must be able to plan, execute and continuously improve work independently and/or in close collaboration with colleagues, as appropriate.

The BSR membership is made up by the world’s leading corporations within their industries as well as in respect of sustainability. The Manager must be able to engage with high-level company representatives on a platform of experience and with authority as well as being able to speak to the many aspects of the sustainability agenda.

As an experienced business development manager, there is an expectation to drive, encourage and motivate other colleagues as well as lead their own work. The Manager will be expected to have demonstrated excellence in business development and project management within a sustainability context, either from within a corporation or in a consulting position. 

Specific Expectations: 

• Masters degree in business administration, environmental management and engineering and/or sustainability/CSR.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more sustainability areas, e.g. human rights, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting, environmental management.
• Min. 7 years of relevant professional experience from either a consulting firm and/or industry, e.g. a CSR/sustainability department, corporate affairs or business development.
• Industry expertise in one or more of the following industries--food, beverage and agriculture; consumer products; extractives; manufacturing; healthcare; transportation and logistics; ICT; financial services. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the transportation and logistics sector, including maritime.
• Good insight into European business and business culture.
• Proven and demonstrable track record of success in working with business in a client/customer facing position.
• Experience managing multiple, disparate projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills are strongly encouraged.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for high-level interaction with members and other companies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to undertake business travel up to 30% time.
• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.
• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment. 

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