Director, Business and Industry

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Director for Business and Industry (B&I) to support the organization’s engagement with business and industry by working with the Vice President of Business and Industry to develop an integrated strategy that focuses on business practices that impact key WWF’s priority places. The Director of B&I identifies and recommends opportunities for transformational partnerships with corporations and manages one to five relationships with corporate partners to achieve the adoption of more sustainable practices within their respective businesses. S/He assists in defining and negotiating the relationships with key business partners, closing the deal, and working with WWF-US and the WWF Network to activate these partnerships across the globe. The Director represents the Business and Industry function across the organization and often serves as a link between Resources, Placed-based Programs and the Markets team to ensure leverage with other partners and impact on conservation practices on the ground.

A Master’s degree in Business is strongly preferred. Knowledge of WWF and its global programs, as well as working knowledge of sustainable business practices preferred. Account management or relationship management experience is key. Candidate should have at least ten years work experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. Environmental program, policy development, design and implementation of environmental management systems along with strong negotiating skills desired. In addition, experience working directly with corporations and the broader NGO community is an advantage. Language skills and global experience are a plus.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12055