Customer Sustainability Manager

At Lyreco we all share a common goal to strive for passion, excellence, respect and agility. We are proud to be the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world
We are committed to the development of our employees and we aim to achieve that by creating a culture that inspires and empowers.

Are you seeking a new challenge? This offer might be for you!

To support the sustainability team and be a link with Corporate and Sales Teams. this position would work with customers to highlight our sustainability strategy as well as understand Customer needs for future initiatives.

Customer Sustainability Manager

Location: Telford

Salary : Up to £40k (DOE) +bonus package

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm (including two FlexWork days)

The Lyreco group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world

This position is the key link between the Sustainability team and our current and future customers for all sustainability lead initiatives. The Customer Sustainability Manager will work with members of our sales teams to advise customers what Lyreco are doing around sustainability. The Customer Sustainability Manager will work closely with key customers, understanding their sustainability requirements/initiatives and work towards supporting them via the products or services that Lyreco offer.

Customer Sustainability Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Support the corporate teams during bid writing and tender presentations to highlight what work Lyreco are doing around the sustainability agenda.
• Attend conferences, exhibitions etc. to showcase our sustainability initiatives to current and potential new customers.
• Set up and lead a Customer Stakeholder Group that brings together customers who need support on delivering their own sustainability initiatives.
• Investigate new initiatives based on customer feedback and initiatives that we are working with suppliers to implement, such as new recycling services.
• Continually research and stay abreast of developments in sustainability globally.
• Share sustainability knowledge and best practice broadly, both internally and externally.
• Support the Sustainability Team on other key initiatives.

Customer Sustainability Manager Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Good knowledge of key sustainability and sustainability aspects such as climate change, carbon emissions, waste management, social responsibilities, social values, UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Experience in working on sustainability (including environmental, social responsibility and economic) projects
• Degree in Sustainability or similar course
• Experience working closely with corporate customers in a sales/project/consulting capacity.
• Real passion to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with talking to a variety of customers.

Lyreco Benefits:

Lyreco is a great place to work. We believe in fostering a culture that values our people and inspires each of us to be the best we can be. If you want to join a company that is packed with great energy, fun, and a place where you can accelerate your career, then Lyreco is the right place for you!

• Excellent Commission Structure
• 23 days holiday + BH
• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance (after completion of one years’ service)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company car specific to role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym memberships

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.