Work From Home to Promote Sustainable Food (South Korea) (I)

As a Sustainability Program Manager, you will proactively outreach and build relationships with decision makers at leading food companies. You will help educate these companies on the environmental, animal welfare, and economic benefits of implementing stronger sustainable food sourcing policies, such as the use of cage-free eggs, in their supply chain. You will provide industry updates, connect these companies with potential suppliers, and provide other resources to help them understand and set targets on the issue. In order to identify and engage with top management of the new food companies, you will actively network and outreach by doing online research, write and send emails, make calls, and conduct visits and meetings with companies. 

You get the benefits of working from home with flexible hours, and you’ll have wonderful colleagues in Asia, Europe, and the US to work with you and support you. Through this work, you will have hands-on experience working with leading food companies on corporate sustainability, with room for advancement to managerial or other positions.

Qualifications

We do not require any particular educational or work background, although prior experience in sales, negotiation, business development or similar work is a plus.

We're looking for an aspiring candidate with the following personality traits and skills needed to succeed in this job:

• Extroverted and proactive in building relationships and personal networks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and be highly engaging and persuasive
• Ability to work independently, with a very strong work ethic and a can-do mentality
• Ability to remain resilient and motivated when you are brushed off
• Personal interest in sustainability, animal welfare, or public Health
• Must be fluent in Korean and conversational or fluent in English