Head of Sustainability Strategy Consulting

vor 2 Monaten


Berlin, Deutschland GEA Group Vollzeit

**Head of Sustainability Strategy Consulting (f/m/d)**:
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success - come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

**Job information**

**Reference Number**

JR-0029098

**Job function**

General Management

**Position type**

Full time

**Site**

N/A, 10997 Berlin
- Your responsibilities and tasks:
We are looking for a Head of Sustainability Strategy Consulting (f/m/d) for our location in Berlin. This role will drive our newly established sustainability consulting practice, hosted in the HRT Division, and will oversee the Strategy Consulting business for GEA globally.

Key responsibilities:
Strategic leadership and business development:

- Develop and execute the overall strategy for the sustainability consulting business
- Establish and maintain thought leadership in sustainability through speaking engagements, publications, and networking
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the sustainability strategy consulting business
- Develop proposals and lead business development efforts to secure new client engagements
- Lead the creation and implementation of sustainability strategies, including innovative solutions tailored to client needs
- Collaborate with sales teams within GEA (across five Divisions and all R&Cs) to offer comprehensive solutions to clients
- Manage and govern the Sustainability Strategy Consulting department, including reporting requirements

Team leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustainability consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Recruit and retain top talent, ensuring the team has the skills and capabilities to meet evolving client needs
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
- Develop future leaders for GEA with a sustainability mindset and diverse skillset

Market and Industry leadership:

- Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities for innovation and growth in sustainability strategy consulting
- Provide insights and recommendations to clients based on industry trends and data analysis

Your profile and qualifications:

- Master's Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Technical Informatics, Mechatronics, or Technology Management; Master of Business Administration degree is an advantage
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in sustainability consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong track record in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
- Demonstrated management and leadership experience in complex matrix organizations
- Good knowledge of corporate governance and business planning tools and practices
- Fluency in English; knowledge of German is an advantage
- Proven leadership skills to develop and coach direct and indirect employees and to build a motivated and high-performing team
- Strong business development skills with experience in securing and managing client engagements
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude
- Ability to think and plan strategically
- Strong change management skills


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