Become an important part of our success story and lead the sustainable mission in Germany and Central Eastern Europe. We are looking for a Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) based in our head office in Hamburg.
The impact you can create at CHANEL
- Drive the development of our GER&CEE sustainability action plan with close alignment to global & regional roadmaps, policies and postures
- Orchestrate the action & interactions with key stakeholders in GER&CEE 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…
- 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&CEE 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, notice period and your salary expectations) via our career website.
What We Do
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products.
Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship.
It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation.
At the end of 2019, CHANEL employed more than 28,000 people across the world.
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