Sustainable Marketing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sustainable Marketing Manager

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal hours of operation

Job Summary

The Sustainable Marketing Manager will develop and carry out initiatives aimed at embedding sustainable business into Volm’s Packaging and Equipment areas, including strategy and visioning, culture, and business operations. This role will focus on advancing Volm’s strategic objectives to meet environmental targets and position Volm to deliver sustainable products to our customers.

Essential Duties

• Direct communication with customers regarding sustainable topics, including the preparation of presentations and custom documents (regulatory, compliance, etc.).
• Drive progress and results against Volm’s corporate targets and external commitments for Packaging.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain the existing comprehensive Volm Corporate Sustainability Report, from people to production to products.
• Establish a clear strategy to identify more sustainable alternatives or replacement practices and products, participate in the testing of new materials and delivery mechanisms, and scale across our North American operations.
• Expand upon Volm’s Sustainable Packaging & Equipment Portfolio to equip internal teams with the tools to properly deliver messaging to customers with varying levels of procurement sophistication.
• Create materials to educate internal teams, streamline processes across all brands, and facilitate forums for cross-divisional sharing of best practices.
• Review new innovative materials from a corporate responsibility lens to ensure we are not greenwashing when making claims.
• Manage partnerships with key multi-stakeholder initiatives such as How2Recycle, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and other key industry affiliates as identified.
• Evaluate our current programs and benchmark industry best practices to help inform go-forward opportunities to improve packaging sustainability.
• Represent Volm in external forums to drive industry alignment.
• Collaborate with similar suppliers to the industry and supplier partners to bring awareness to the benefits of plastic and provide education to fresh produce sellers and consumers of our end products.
• Participate with governmental bodies and relations groups, including research and lobbying in recycling, food waste, infrastructure, and extended producer responsibility.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with team leadership, external business partners, and industry peers, and an awareness of culture.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee multiple projects and operations.

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically to deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to explain complex data and content in a clear and impactful way with target audiences in mind.
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of sustainability or environmental studies, normally acquired by the completion of a bachelor's degree in sustainability, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of the packaging industry, consumer goods industry, product development or supply chain preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
• Capability to lift and carry objects of various weights, up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects.
• Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the nature of the job.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes, as required by the job.

Company Culture & Values

• A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) – Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
• Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) – We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist. They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
• Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) – These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others. But when a person is kind, humble and positive it comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
• A Desire For “Expert” (EXPERTS) – Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles. From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy – the desire for “expert” drives us in each of our roles.
• Intentional Growth – Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)– Times, tools, and customer expectations change. Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them. We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
• Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) – The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
• High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) – We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort. When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection. When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
• If It Isn’t Safe, We Don’t Do It (SAFETY) – All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely. When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and “x” – we choose safety.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional overnight travel and occasional travel within the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company may be required. Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.

Becoming a qualified driver includes:

• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

Benefits

As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.