We are looking for a passionate Business Sustainability Manager to integrate sustainability into our strategy and operations. This role is key for driving sustainable growth, managing environmental and social impact, and enabling collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

The group Saint-Gobain Distribution Sweden includes Bevego, Dahl, Kakelspecialisten, Konradssons Kakel, and Optimera. Together, we offer Sweden’s broadest range of products and services for construction, infrastructure, and installation. Our ambition is to be the leading enabler of sustainability in the construction industry. We are nearly 3,000 employees and operate in over 180 locations across Sweden. We are part of Saint-Gobain, a global industry leader with over 350 years of history, and listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. https://saint-gobaindistribution.se/  

We are expanding the Group Sustainability Impact team with a person eager to drive business integration and impact – it can be you!

About the Role 

As Business Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for implementing group-level and company-specific sustainability strategies. Acting as a strategic business partner, you will coordinate cross-functional sustainability initiatives and establish efficient processes to measure and visualize sustainability impacts. You will also represent the company in sustainability matters, both internally and externally, ensuring that our sustainability efforts align with long-term business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies at both group and company levels. 
• Align sustainability goals with business priorities to drive profitable growth. 
• Facilitate sustainability initiatives across departments and engage stakeholders internally and externally. 
• Collaborate with other companies within our group to drive shared sustainability solutions. 
• Set up systems for monitoring sustainability performance, including greenhouse gas emissions and other key impact metrics. 
• Visualize and communicate progress effectively through data-driven insights. 
• Train key internal roles and external stakeholders to build sustainability expertise and awareness. 
• Manage internal networks of sustainability champions to drive a culture of responsibility and innovation. 
• Represent the company in external forums and customer/supplier meetings on sustainability topics. 
• Serve as an internal advocate for embedding sustainability practices across the organization. 

Why Join Us?  
  
Our goal is to become the industry's best employer! We have a fantastic team of talented, committed employees with a sense of service at their fingertips. We know that a positive workplace where everyone can be themselves, develop and thrive is essential for our success and for our customers to choose us! Working within SGDS means variety and an opportunity to be part of the big company's security while you experience the entrepreneurial spirit of the small company. We have ambitious sustainability goals where everyone is involved and makes a difference. Safety is our top priority and we work together every day for a healthy and safe work environment.  
  
We offer, among other things, collective agreements, health care, unique staff discounts and the opportunity for advantageous share savings   

Qualifications and Skills 

Personal Attributes 

• Communication: Strong ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and inspire change. 
• Organizational Skills: Structured, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering high-quality results. 
• Collaboration: A team player with strong leadership and partnership-building capabilities. 

Experience and Competence 

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 8 years’ experience in sustainability management, business development, or controlling involving financial/non-financial performance metrics with advanced skills in data visualization tools such as Excel or Power BI. 
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects in international and cross-functional environments. 
• Sustainability Knowledge: Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, biodiversity, climate change, or related topics is an advantage. 
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or a related field is an advantage. 
• Language: Fluency in both Swedish and English is required. 

What happens next?

The position is a permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period, located in Stockholm, Sweden. Do not wait to submit your application, as selection and interviews are ongoing. We do not accept any applications via email; you apply easily with your CV in Swedish or English here on the website, no later than January 10. A drug test and background check may be required before employment.

Warmly welcome with your application!

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