Team Leader Commercial Sustainability

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Our Commercial Sustainability Team works closely with top key clients of Maersk to develop value propositions centred around their sustainable agendas and targets. We specialize in proposing and implementing sustainable solutions, with a focus on creating emission visibility through our Emission Dashboard and facilitating the transition of fossil fuel shipments to biofuel shipments among other sustainable value propositions. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to lead our team of Commercial Sustainability Advisors & Senior Advisors and contribute to our mission of driving sustainability in the logistic industry.

Job Description:

Role Summary:

As a Commercial Sustainability Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading the team which is engaged in working with top global customers (Key Clients) of Maersk to develop and implement sustainable propositions, with a specific focus on emission visibility and biofuel adoption. Your expertise in sustainability initiatives will enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals while driving positive environmental impact. We enable our customers get closer to their pursuit of achieving Net Zero. The role is Commercial in nature.

Responsibilities:

1. Sustainable Solution Development:

- Collaborate with key clients to understand their sustainability objectives and challenges.

- Propose, develop, and present innovative sustainable solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer.

- Create & build value propositions addressing the carbon footprint of our customers by proposing adoption of bio fuels for their logistics operations, among other products.

2. Biofuel Conversion Strategy:

- Advise customers on the benefits of adopting biofuels to reduce their carbon footprint.

- Carry customer research & liaise internal & external stakeholders to assess the feasibility of proposing biofuel-based alternatives for our customers.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external customer representatives to facilitate the seamless transition to biofuel shipments.

3. Sustainability Workshops:

- Organize and lead sustainability workshops with top global clients to promote awareness and understanding of sustainable practices & propositions.

- Serve as the subject matter expert on emission reduction, biofuel adoption, and other sustainability-related topics during these workshops.

4. Customer Relationship Management:

- Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients to understand their evolving sustainability needs and aspirations.

- Act as the primary point of contact for sustainability-related inquiries and support for assigned clients.

- Able to build & hold strong stakeholder relations, internally & externally.

5. Market Intelligence:

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to sustainability and emission reduction in the shipping & logistics sector.

- Analyze market data and competitor initiatives to identify new opportunities for sustainability-focused service offerings.

6. People s person:

- The applicant is expected to lead a team of Commercial Sustainability analysts and senior analysts.

- Comes with an owners mindset to drive and lead the team on commercial pursuits.

- Self motivated and optimistic.

- The role requires strong collaboration with team at Maersk s Headquarters in Copenhagen.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Business, Logistics, or related fields. Advanced degrees are advantageous.

- Proven experience 7-10 years in a similar sustainability-focused role, preferably within the shipping or logistics industry.

- In-depth knowledge of sustainability practices, emission reduction strategies, and biofuel logistics.

- Familiarity with emission dashboard technology and its implementation for tracking and reporting carbon emissions.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess customer needs and propose tailored sustainable solutions.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.

- Passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment and society.

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