Team Leader Sustainability

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer:
Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the success of our global operations.
Opportunity: Maersk provides ample opportunities for growth and development, both professionally and personally.
Innovation: Join a forward-thinking team that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
Global Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to international business practices.
Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees.

As a Commercial Sustainability Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading the team which is engaged in working with top global customers (Key Clients) of Maersk to develop and implement sustainable propositions, with a specific focus on emission visibility and biofuel adoption. Your expertise in sustainability initiatives will enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals while driving positive environmental impact. We enable our customers get closer to their pursuit of achieving Net Zero. The role is Commercial in nature.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a sustainability-focused role, preferably within the shipping or logistics industry, and at least 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Sustainable Solution Development:

   - Collaborate with key clients to understand their sustainability objectives and challenges.

   - Propose, develop, and present innovative sustainable solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer.

   - Create & build value propositions addressing the carbon footprint of our customers by proposing adoption of bio fuels for their logistics operations, among other products.

2. Biofuel Conversion Strategy:

   - Advise customers on the benefits of adopting biofuels to reduce their carbon footprint.

   - Carry customer research & liaise internal & external stakeholders to assess the feasibility of proposing biofuel-based alternatives for our customers.

   - Coordinate with internal teams and external customer representatives to facilitate the seamless transition to biofuel shipments.

3. Sustainability Workshops:

   - Organize and lead sustainability workshops with top global clients to promote awareness and understanding of sustainable practices & propositions.

   - Serve as the subject matter expert on emission reduction, biofuel adoption, and other sustainability-related topics during these workshops.

4. Customer Relationship Management:

   - Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients to understand their evolving sustainability needs and aspirations.

   - Act as the primary point of contact for sustainability-related inquiries and support for assigned clients.

  - Able to build & hold strong stakeholder relations, internally & externally.

5. Market Intelligence:

   - Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to sustainability and emission reduction in the shipping & logistics sector.

   - Analyze market data and competitor initiatives to identify new opportunities for sustainability-focused service offerings.

6. People's person:

- The applicant is expected to lead a team of Commercial Sustainability analysts and senior analysts.

- Comes with an owners mindset to drive and lead the team on commercial pursuits.

- Self-motivated and optimistic.

- The role requires strong collaboration with team at Maersk's Headquarters in Copenhagen.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, Sustainability, Business, Logistics, or related fields. Advanced degrees are advantageous.

- In-depth knowledge of sustainability practices, emission reduction strategies, and biofuel logistics.

- Familiarity with emission dashboard technology and its implementation for tracking and reporting carbon emissions.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess customer needs and propose tailored sustainable solutions.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.

- Passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment and society.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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