Senior Manager, Commercial Sustainability

Are you committed to a sustainable future? At Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, we develop essential solutions for thousands of products people use every day, and we see sustainability as foundational to our growth.  

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

Our products are in the device that you are using to read this job description. You can find our products in automotives, and electrical vehicles. We are in your personal care and cleaning products. We are in pharmaceuticals that help cure diseases. And many more. And this is what makes our work so meaningful.

Our Sustainable Growth Framework is based on three pillars: 

• We innovate and grow. We enable growth by meeting customer demand for innovative and sustainable solutions.
• We operate responsibly. We enhance operational excellence and efficiency to continuously improve our safety and environmental performance. 
• We empower and engage. We empower our employees and engage with our suppliers and communities to deliver a positive impact.

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Commercial Sustainability. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, this position is critical to the long-term success of Nouryon’s sustainability strategy and business growth

In your future role as Senior Manager, Commercial Sustainability, you will

Purpose:

To help our businesses grow by turning sustainability into practical commercial opportunities. The role supports business teams in creating customer value, driving innovation, and strengthening competitiveness while building the capabilities, tools, and expertise needed to embed sustainability into everyday business decisions

Accountability

• Grow revenue and margin through tailored customer sustainability programs that establish Nouryon as the preferred supplier 

• Quantify and monetize the sustainability value of Nouryon’s products through customer value propositions, substantiated with data on product carbon footprints, bio-based content and biodegradability 

• Equip commercial teams to win with sustainability by driving customer engagement, building strategic partnerships and defending value-based pricing  

• Embed sustainability into strategy, innovation and portfolio decisions with R&D, Procurement, Marketing and Carbon Business Strategy 

• Lead Nouryon’s Sustainability Network to drive aligned execution across businesses 

• Deliver a global Portfolio Sustainability Assessment, with a business case and methodology aligned to recognized frameworks, to prioritize portfolio growth 

• Monitor market, competitor, and sustainability developments and turn them into commercial opportunities and strategic recommendations for the business. 

• Represent Nouryon with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders, supported by customer-facing materials and sales enablement tools  

• Build the training, tools and guidance that enable commercial and business teams to apply sustainability in everyday decisions 

• Contribute to Nouryon’s Sustainability Report and external disclosures 

• Own measurable commercial outcomes, such as growth in revenue from sustainability-differentiated products, adoption of value propositions by commercial teams, and new strategic customer partnerships. 

We believe you bring

Experience and Business Leadership 

• 10+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, business development, strategy or innovation, with a track record of growing revenue or margin; sustainability experience strongly preferred 

• Demonstrated success turning sustainability into customer value, revenue growth and competitive differentiation 

• Experience partnering with commercial, marketing, innovation, procurement, and business leadership teams to embed sustainability into business strategy and decision-making 

Sustainability and Market Expertise 

• Credible fluency in sustainability topics relevant to customers, products, and value chains, including climate, circularity, responsible sourcing, water, waste, and emerging market expectations. 

• Familiarity with sustainability methodologies, certifications and frameworks used to support customer requirements and sustainable product offerings, such as product carbon footprints (PCFs), mass balance, ISCC PLUS, RSPO 

• Familiarity with sustainability regulations and frameworks affecting products, customers, and supply chains: CBAM, EUDR, green claims, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) 

Strategic and Commercial Capabilities 

• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities, influence strategy, and support profitable growth 

• Ability to translate complex sustainability topics into customer value propositions and compelling commercial narratives 

• Experience building business cases and quantifying customer value, including value-based pricing or selling 

Leadership and Collaboration 

• Collaborative and influential leader who builds strong relationships across functions, businesses, geographies, and external stakeholders 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, customers, and partners 

• Strong judgment, prioritization, and execution skills in a fast-paced, global matrixed environment 

Chemical industry experience preferred. 

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sustainability, chemistry, engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent a plus 

We believe you are...

Someone who embodies our Company Values: ‘Own it, Aim high and Do it right’ – with a successful track record of leading sustainability initiatives, strong work ethic, dedicated solution-provider mind set, excellent communication and organization skills who can successfully drive results across businesses and functions, in a global role with high visibility.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer and based in Houston, TX

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon   

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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