Sustainability Business Lead

As Sustainability Business Lead, you play a key role in translating sustainability ambitions into commercially viable solutions. You identify opportunities across the value chain, develop business cases and help embed sustainability into our commercial strategy.

• Co-developing and implementing Aviko’s commercial sustainability strategy.
• Translating sustainability ambitions into customer-focused value propositions.
• Building business cases that demonstrate both commercial and sustainability value.
• Identifying opportunities where sustainability strengthens customer relationships, competitiveness and business growth.
• Supporting the Sales organisation in customer conversations, tenders and strategic accounts.
• Bringing together colleagues from Marketing, Sales, Agro, Procurement and Supply Chain to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Managing sustainability projects from concept through implementation.
• Sharing knowledge and best practices to further embed sustainability throughout the organisation.
• Collaborating with Royal Cosun colleagues to develop shared approaches and commercial opportunities.

You are commercially minded, proactive and enjoy connecting people, ideas and opportunities. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mentality and know how to turn ideas into results.

You also bring:

• A Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Agri & Food or a related field.
• Around 3–5 years of experience in business development, commercial strategy or value chain management.
• A strong affinity with sustainability and the ambition to further develop your expertise in this field.
• Experience developing business cases and commercial propositions.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional, international environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English. Dutch is preferred and German is considered a plus.

Experience with topics such as climate, regenerative agriculture, Scope 3 or circularity is an advantage.

• Working at Aviko means working in an international organisation where sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.

  We offer you:

• A key role at the intersection of sustainability, strategy and commercial development.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on both business performance and sustainability outcomes.
• Plenty of room for initiative, ownership and professional growth.
• Collaboration with passionate colleagues across Aviko and Royal Cosun.
• A dynamic environment where your ideas can make a real difference.