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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Contract Type:Permanent contractReference Number:UK00484Publishing Date:20 -Jan-2011Publishing Closing Date:16-Feb-2011Country:United KingdomCity:EalingPrimary Responsibilities• Business development for SGS sustainability services; specifically environmental services for consumer products• Participating in and managing consultancy projects • Providing technical expertise on product environmental impacts and product eco-design Reporting toGlobal Key Account ManagerSpecific responsibilities• Promote SGS environmental services for products and supply chains internally and externally to increase business• Coordination with SGS international sustainability network to ensure latest methodologies are understood and the UK capabilities are promoted • Implement SGS product and supply chain solutions from the international team in UK operations to ensure projects are delivered systematically and profitably • Technical support to sales team and internal operation team on execution of sustainability projects to assist developing business. • Expert support to existing client projects on sustainability services • Coordination of local team or international team to perform assignments • Consulting in carbon footprint (organisation, products) for clients • Consulting in product eco-design and life cycle analysis of different types of products for clients • Use and application of various sustainability and LCA databases • Participate in relevant conferences and share presentations • Participate in working groups with the global sustainability network • Keep up with competition and innovation • At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures. • Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and at all times adopt behaviour in accordance with SGS UK’s Equality & Diversity policy ProfileCore Competencies1. Customer Focus 2. Commercial Orientation 3. Analytical Reasoning 4. Teamwork 5. Building Relationships 6. Communication 7. Drive & Resilience Experience Essential • Experience in an environmental field or in the consumer goods business sector with a proven track record in project or product management • Specific experience in sustainable product design, or in sustainability consulting or industrial experience in one of the following areas: - Global ecodesign - Life cycle assessment/analysis (LCA) of consumer products. - Carbon footprint (if yes, it is important that these people have an experience in the inventory/ accountability of GHG, not only on verification), - Packaging and logistics (design, reduction, optimization) - Energy & raw materials savings (ERMS) • Experience of working under own initiative and in planning and prioritising workloads Desirable • Experience using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) software • Experience dealing in commercial relationships • Effective interpersonal skills, able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels Skills Skills & Knowledge |