Sustainability Manager

Nestlé SA is seeking a Sustainability Manager for its Health Science division, located in Bridgewater, MA, with a focus on promoting sustainability across business functions. The role involves supporting sales teams, developing educational programs, and implementing sustainability practices. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sustainability and a relevant degree. The position can be remote or hybrid, with a preference for candidates near specific locations.
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Sustainability Manager plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability as a key differentiator, cultivating a sustainable culture, and effectively implementing sustainable practices across different business functions. This position requires a strong knowledge of sustainability, communication skills, and the ability to generate demand for sustainable initiatives.

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey/Tri-State area, Chicago, Illinois, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and/or within the Long Island, New York areas.

Responsibilities:
• Support commercial account teams to leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage, driving sales and enhancing brand reputation; create compelling sales assets, 1-pagers and talking points that resonate with customers and HCPs (Health Care Providers).
• Ensure sustainability metrics are included in key RFPs to secure new business opportunities, demonstrating the value of sustainability initiatives.
• Develop marketing and sales education programs to enhance understanding and implementation of sustainability practices and priorities that foster a deeper culture of sustainability and recognize the impact of associated actions within NHSc US.
• Support brand sustainability certifications and claims prioritizing transparency and accountability in the marketplace.
• Launch an internal awards and recognition program to celebrate and incentivize sustainability achievements across NHSc US.
• Streamline sustainability information requests for greater efficiency and impact.

Requirements:
• 5 years proven experience in sustainability, particularly in a commercial or corporate setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Background in sales or marketing, with a focus on leveraging sustainability to drive business growth.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record of thought leadership in sustainability, including external speaking engagements and publications.
• Experience with third party sustainability certifications and claims.

Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and distribute impactful sustainability messaging.
• Strong analytical skills to establish clear account KPIs and measure commercialization value.
• Highly organized, with the ability to streamline processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with sales, marketing, IT, and customer service teams.
• Ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a culture of sustainability within the organization.
• Creative…