VP Commercial Sustainability Strategy

UL is seeking a VP of Commercial Sustainability Strategy to lead their TIC business in Des Moines, IA. The role involves developing sustainability services, engaging with stakeholders, and driving revenue growth through strategic market opportunities. Candidates should have 15+ years in Sustainability/ESG, strong leadership skills, and global experience. A bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA preferred. This is a full-time position based on-site.
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced leader to spearhead our Commercial Sustainability offering across various sectors and industries, refining and growing our Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) business.
About the Role

This position requires strategic and practical global leadership experience with a strong technical foundation.

The ideal candidate will drive the growth of UL Solutions' business by articulating market needs and developing a sustainability service catalog that supports our TIC sustainability strategy.

The role will span the breadth of the globe, partnering across our Consumer and Industrial TIC businesses to build relationships, understand sustainability market trends and regulation requirements, and identify strategic opportunities for our businesses.

The successful candidate will work with external stakeholders, business development, principal engineering, and functional leaders to develop sustainability services and solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver Commercial Sustainability/ESG value-creation solutions that extend the value of our TIC portfolio and anticipate and respond to market and customer ESG demands and requirements.
• Serve as a thought leader who broadens and deepens UL Solutions' Commercial Sustainability brand and offerings.
• Engage with external stakeholders to identify environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities.
• Build upon previous experience developing and delivering frameworks, data, and disclosing sustainability performance.
• Develop stretch but achievable financial targets, customer satisfaction/expectations, and ultimately the ULS ESG TIC brand in the marketplace.
• Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities resulting in significant revenue growth.
• Maintain a pulse on industries and prioritize team efforts toward existing and new high-potential opportunities.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant master's or other related advanced degrees preferred.
• 15+ years' progressive experience in Sustainability/ESG, working at a high-level with corporate clients.
• Proven knowledge and familiarity with current market services and solutions.
• In-depth understanding of Sustainability/ESG ideally across several industries, including existing relationships with current and prospective customers globally.
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges and recognize key market opportunities.
• Cross-functional expertise to architect and drive an integrated go-to-market plan.
• Experience with complex customer interactions, products, and services.
• Global experience (culture, market, business practices, navigating, organizational changes, etc.).
• Experience balancing priorities and driving to execution and delivering through others.