Consulting Director, Product Stewardship (Director Level)

ERM is seeking a full-time Consulting Director, Product Stewardship with expertise in toxicology and chemical regulations to join our Product Stewardship Service team in Malvern (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, although the location of this position is flexible.

We are looking for an established leader who combines strong business development skills with a solid technical foundation, and a track record of collaborating with high performing teams to sell and deliver world-class services and outcomes. The primary responsibilities for this role will be to: 1) foster, expand and leverage a network of excellent client relationships (consistent with our growth strategy and trajectory), 2) oversee the delivery of high-quality deliverables in the product stewardship space, and 3) further advance our reputation for supporting of some of the world’s most challenging and complex projects.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• This is a Director-level opportunity for a professional looking to further their career in a leading global business-minded consulting firm.  This role offers:

  • The opportunity to contribute significantly to key decisions, including the overall strategic direction of our product stewardship service.

  • The opportunity to provide “leading insights” on a wide range of technical and business issues impacting our core sectors.

  • The opportunity to progress to a Partner role with meaningful equity ownership.

  • A platform to leverage ERM’s market position and reach with your established relationships to further drive our growth.

ROLE PROFILE:

• Primary focus on sales and delivery of product stewardship projects. Responsibilities will include:

  • Working with the North America (NA) and global product stewardship team to contribute to robust, proactive Go-to-Market programs to drive commercial growth for product stewardship.

  • Collaboration with client account directors / account managers as well as NA Regional Service Leaders to implement client and market segment specific consulting programs for NA and internationally. 

  • Support and carry out ERM’s strategy of focusing on clients, understanding clients’ businesses and their needs, and delivering exceptional client value.

  • Assist our clients in achieving project success, from planning through delivery.

  • Provide business value based on a strong understanding of clients’ needs and raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations.

  • Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of industry business cycles and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential, top opportunities.

  • Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in significant growth with ERM’s target product stewardship clients. 

  • Drive innovation within our core industry sectors to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market. 

  • Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in toxicology, environmental science, biology, engineering or related field.

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially in the product stewardship space.

• Recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the market.

• In-depth understanding of the Chemical, Diversified Energy, and Consumer Products industries and the companies operating in this market, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business.

• Business acumen to understand business risks and challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide innovative solutions for clients.

• Demonstrable track record in delivering annual sales/programs.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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