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Position Overview:

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Your role at Samsonite:

The Senior Sustainability Analyst will work closely with the Global Head of Sustainability to support all aspects of Samsonite’s corporate sustainability program. This position will have a high potential for internal growth for someone with a passion for corporate sustainability/ESG and strong interest in working collaboratively with colleagues across a diverse global company. You will work on-site 4 days per week with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

• Help manage projects with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Conduct research and benchmarking, track corporate sustainability trends, support the development of strategies and action plans
• Manage and analyze ESG data
• Develop presentations and written materials for internal and external audiences
• Manage and develop content for the Global Sustainability SharePoint Site
• Support internal employee green teams and the implementation of employee engagement and educational programs
• Support climate and environmental projects, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, and waste reduction in our own and supplier facilities
• Review and provide feedback on sustainability communication/marketing content developed by internal colleagues

We’re excited if you have:

Minimum Requirements:

• Clearly demonstrated passion for sustainability and interest in working in a corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree (sustainability, business, environmental studies/science, operations management)
• Curious and open minded; takes a learning mindset approach to work
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; natural problem-solver
• Adept at managing, analyzing, and summarizing quantitative data
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, collaborative, and able to build rapport with colleagues
• MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to travel (up to 20%, domestically and internationally)

Preferred Skills and Industry Experience:

• Experience in one or more of: corporate sustainability; business consulting; energy/environmental management; marketing; ESG reporting; data management
• Understanding of change management concepts and experience working across multiple business functions and levels of an organization
• Foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural/international experience a plus

Why you’ll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products’ impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We’re as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.