(Senior) Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

Become an important part of our success story and lead the sustainable mission in Germany & North Eastern Europe. We are looking for a (Senior) Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) based in our head office in Hamburg, starting in September 2024.

The impact you can create at CHANEL

·  Drive the development of our GER&NEE sustainability action plan with close alignment to global & regional roadmaps, policies and postures
·  Orchestrate the action & interactions with key stakeholders in GER&NEE markets, manage market projects and follow up on all sustainability actions
·  Lead identification and implementation of innovative solutions to operations and processes that further progress the House sustainability ambition
·  Co-develop regional priorities & roadmap with regional teams by providing market perspectives and insights
·  Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable requirements
·  Guide the change of culture and ways of working to build a shared commitment to sustainability among employees
·  Partner with Learning & Development teams to promote a culture of sustainability through education & knowledge building
·  Secure accurate data collection for global & regional reporting
·  Monitor and advise any relevant and upcoming sustainability trends and contribute to the regional sustainability roadmap

You are energized by…

·  Sustainability and the role organizations can play in making a positive impact
·  Exploring emerging and nuanced topics and making meaning of them in the context of our business and culture
·  Turning the abstract and ambiguous into concrete, measurable and actionable steps
·  Bringing together colleagues of diverse backgrounds or expertise and helping each one to contribute their unique knowledge
·  Connecting authentically and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

What you can bring to the team…

·  Several years of working experience on Sustainability topics (from retail, real estate, supply chain, or consulting industry)
·  Proven track record  in project and change management
·  Able to build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor
·  Proactive and comfortable working independently
·  Very good communication skills
·  Successfully completed university degree
·  Digital affinity and proficient use of MS Office
·  Excellent knowledge of German and English, French is a plus

What you will learn / What CHANEL can offer you…

·  In-depth exposure into the rich brand and cultural evolution of the House of CHANEL and our dynamic business
·  Opportunity to influence the current and future direction of Sustainability at CHANEL as part of Europe Region Sustainability team
·  Direct reporting line to General Manager for GER&NEE markets
·  Luxurious working environment in Hamburg's Hafencity, extensive digital tools and the opportunity to work remotely
·  Individual development opportunities and training
·  Wellbeing offers (e.g. lunch, learning or sports programs)
·  Six weeks of vacation plus one Wellbeing Day and two days for social volunteering

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

We look forward to receiving your application (including references, possible starting date and your salary expectations) via our career website.