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Position Overview:

Description
Who we are:

Steelcase was founded as an office furniture maker, and we’ve evolved into the global leader in workplace solutions. We apply our insights to the intersection of space, technology, and furniture, helping individuals and teams in leading companies around the world to have a better day at work.

We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability, and develop insights in every part of our business.

Why people choose to work with us:

Let’s start with the cool workspace—after all, that’s our business. But that’s just one of the ways we help people like you do their best work. We encourage curiosity and critical thinking; we embrace wellbeing in its broadest sense and we provide coaching and inspiration at every step of your career journey.

What you will be doing:

Collaborate with key stakeholders through storytelling to communicate and connect Steelcase’s ESG corporate goals and objectives to how we can best support our internal and external stakeholders meeting their ESG/sustainability goals

Develop relationships and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners – including customers, sales, corporate functions, product development, and communications.

Participate in the collection and analysis of market and business intelligence.

Stay abreast of the emerging trends in ESG/sustainability, health and wellbeing, and circular economy design by attending conferences, meeting regularly with key partners, participating in professional associations, and keeping current with industry publications, webcasts, and other relevant materials

Drive literacy and integration of sustainability strategy and practice and support sales by responding to customer sustainability/ESG related inquiries and assisting in the proposal process and customer engagements. Specializing in subject matter expertise in building certification standards (LEED, WELL, LBC, FitWell, BREEAM)

Contribute to internal and external sustainability communication, case studies, messaging, and corporate reporting ensuring adherence to global messaging standards.

Distinguish & communicate potential market risk areas.

Support other sustainability projects as needed

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Business, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a corporate sustainability role utilizing sustainability/ESG strategically in marketing and/or sales (experience in the manufacturing/furniture sector desired).
• Subject matter expertise and experience in building certification requirements, including LEED, WELL, LBC, Fitwell, and BREEAM.
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscape and build effective relationships and networks with diverse cross-functional internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Engaging written, presentation and oral communication skills (strong sustainability literacy required) in virtual and in-person environments.
• Ability to collaboratively work through ambiguous circumstances and act in a timely manner.
• Strong initiative and interpersonal abilities as well as strong judgment, problem solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to think critically and apply sustainability principles across diverse applications and business functions.

We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re always looking to get better. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different than themselves. Women, people of any race or national origin, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, veterans, working mothers and fathers, and everyone else are all invited to apply.

We seek to find the best person to fill this role and will not discriminate based on race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.