Sustainability & Partnerships Manager - Temporary - 6 Months

Created 11 years ago, NEXUS Automotive International (NAI) is the global leading intermediary company between manufacturers (>100), leading distributors of the independent automotive aftermarket worldwide (>500), and workshops (>5000) in the automotive aftermarket. NEXUS Automotive International is managing consolidated sales above 50 billion €.

Mission Summary

NEXUS is looking for a Sustainability & Partnerships Manager to support the development and deployment of our sustainability program across our international community of members, suppliers and partners. This is a highly transversal role combining sustainability, event coordination, community engagement, business development and project management.

The Sustainability & Partnerships Manager will help expand the reach of the NEXUS Sustainability Program, strengthen engagement within our community, develop partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, and ensure the successful delivery of our key sustainability initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

Climate Day & Event Coordination

• Coordinate the organization and delivery of NEXUS Climate Day.
• Coordinate and follow up with speakers, experts, sponsors and partners.
• Manage the agenda, presentations, speaker information and key event deliverables.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinate post-event communication and follow-up.

Partnerships, Sponsorship & Business Development

• Promote and sell NEXUS sustainability sponsorship packages to existing and potential partners.
• Identify new sponsors and partnership opportunities, and present the NEXUS sustainability value proposition.
• Manage commercial follow-up from initial contact through to agreement.
• Develop long-term relationships with sponsors and sustainability partners.
• Ensure sponsors receive the expected value, visibility and engagement from their partnership with NEXUS.
• Identify, onboard and manage sustainability service provider partners, such as Dazzle, C-ECO, Partslife and other relevant solution providers.
• Promote their services and solutions across the NEXUS network, connecting them with relevant members and suppliers.
• Follow up with partners and the NEXUS community to support adoption and development of new opportunities.

Sustainability Program & Community Engagement

• Promote the NEXUS Sustainability Program across the member and supplier network.
• Engage members and partners around sustainability initiatives, events, webinars and working groups.
• Encourage participation and build an active sustainability community within the NEXUS network.
• Prepare presentations, program updates and communication materials.
• Help translate sustainability topics into practical and relevant initiatives for the automotive aftermarket.

Project Management

• Coordinate and follow up on NEXUS sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate activities involving internal teams, members, suppliers and external partners.
• Ensure actions and deliverables are completed according to agreed timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of new sustainability projects and services.

Required skills and experience

• Experience in sustainability, partnerships, business development, events, community engagement or project management.
• Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with international stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to approach potential partners, present an offer and develop sponsorship opportunities.
• Good project management capabilities, with the ability to manage several initiatives simultaneously.
• Proactive, structured, autonomous and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.

Desired skills and experience

• Additional languages, particularly French, are an advantage.
• Previous working experience in sustainability, climate-related topics or the automotive aftermarket would be a strong plus.

At Nexus Automotive International, we are driven by our core values of Agility, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. We believe that these principles empower us to excel in a fast-paced industry and drive meaningful impact for our partners and communities worldwide.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive, bringing their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Join us at Nexus, where people are at the heart of our mission, and let’s shape the future of the automotive aftermarket together.