Director, Sustainable Programs
Apply NowCompany: Teknion, Inc.
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Description:
Reports To: President, Worldwide Markets
Position Summary
The Director of Sustainability Programs based in the USA is accountable for ensuring the development, outreach, education and support of Teknion's efforts of environmental and well-being initiatives as they relate to product, facilities, and employees alike.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Experience, Skill and Educational Requirements
Position Summary
The Director of Sustainability Programs based in the USA is accountable for ensuring the development, outreach, education and support of Teknion's efforts of environmental and well-being initiatives as they relate to product, facilities, and employees alike.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Represents the company for projects and clients alike that are looking to meet or exceed current standards for environmental sustainability, well-being and social responsibility.
- Serves as liaison to bridge key environmental drivers based on market demand to corporate development with intent to leverage business opportunities and maintain competitive advantage.
- Develops educational programs focussed on sustainability, environmental practice, environmental well-being and green design as it pertains to Teknion's products and corporate mission.
- Represents company for green construction and well-being organizations including USGBC, International Living Future Institute, DELOS/WELL and BIFMA.
- Directs program development and implementation of environmental metrics and performance for Teknion's showroom aligning with LEED and WELL standards.
- Manages program and the development for "end of life strategy" of products to include Teknion's corporate assets, client assets or charitable resources for community service.
- Contributes, supports, and provides input annually to Corporate Environmental Charter.
Experience, Skill and Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of 7 years of commercial industry experience.
- LEED or WELL accredited professional with demonstrable application experience.
- Strong knowledge or environmental and well-being standards.
- Sales experience with an attention to detail and complexity.
- Strong communication skills and ability to problem solve.
- Must be able to represent company through presentations and public speaking.
- Must be willing to travel at least 40% across North American markets.