The Scope

We are looking for a Trademark Manager who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment.
The Trademark Manager will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to enhance the FSC's trademark policies, manage client relationships, and drive initiatives to facilitate the uptake and correct use of the FSC trademarks.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trademark use requirements and services for different user groups including FSC-certificate holders and promotional license holders.
• Engage with companies to drive visibility and correct use of the trademarks in line with the organisation´s goals. 
• Manage projects to drive the correct use of public claims made with FSC trademarks, including initiatives related to compliance with regulations against greenwashing.
• Provide bespoke trademark related services for global companies FSC International engages with for strategic reasons, in collaboration with FSC account managers.   
• Oversee and respond to trademark related inquiries from different user groups. 
• Develop and maintain normative documents, guidance materials, training courses on FSC trademark use.
• Support communication and knowledge sharing of trademark related information of the FSC team globally.
• To oversee the processing of misuse cases of trademark users. 

Your profile

• University degree or equivalent training or experience in a relevant field, for example, business administration, economics, international relations, marketing, communications, forest product markets, law.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in claims management, certification schemes, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or other related fields. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple functions simultaneously. 
• Solution- and service-oriented attitude to work. 
• A strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Proven ability to plan and organize work.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written). 
• Experience with standard software packages (MS Office).
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations across diverse groups.

Why us?

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.  
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.  
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

The Fine Print

• Duration: 12-14 months (temporary, parental leave cover)
• Location: Bonn, Germany 
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week 
• Starting Date: As soon as possible
• Travel: Occasional travel is required

Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
Please do not send any photos of yourself.        
 
For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.   
 
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We are looking forward to your application!

About us

Welcome to FSC!  
 
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.