VP of Sustainability & ESG

Job Description

About Reconext

Reconext is redefining the lifecycle of technology. As a global leader in reverse logistics, repair, refurbishment, and value recovery services, we help the world’s most iconic brands give devices a second (or even third) life. Our work spans ITAD, circular supply chain design, secure data processing, and sustainability innovation at scale.

We are now looking for a VP of Sustainability & ESG Strategy to embed sustainability into the core of how we operate, measure our impact, and lead the market in responsible innovation.

Your Mission

To transform Reconext into a global leader in sustainability within the circular economy by owning our ESG strategy, building internal and external tools, and shaping a narrative of impact, both behind the scenes and in front of our customers and industry.

Key Responsibilities

Customer, Sales & Industry Presence

• Join key sales and customer meetings as the sustainability voice, articulating business value and impact with clarity and authority.
• Guide clients in building their own ESG stories, supported by Reconext’s data, tools, and services.
• Act as Reconext’s public sustainability face — speaking at industry conferences, participating in media, and co-authoring articles and whitepapers with the content team.
  
  

Data, Technology & Tools

• Ensure ESG reporting is data-rich and audit-ready, supporting investor, partner, and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to build Reconext’s ESG impact calculator, ensuring it supports both internal accountability and external storytelling.
• Track evolving regulations, credits, and incentives (e.g., IRA, CBAM, SEC rules) and help position Reconext to benefit strategically.
  
  

Internal Culture & Enablement

• Lead internal sustainability training and enablement, ensuring employees across functions understand how to speak authentically and confidently about our impact.
• Create internal documentation, talking points, and ESG toolkits for sales, marketing, and leadership.
• Help identify and push forward meaningful internal sustainability projects in operations, facilities, and logistics.
  
  

Governance & Compliance

• Oversee sustainability-related audits and reporting processes.
• Develop and communicate benchmarks, goals, and progress reports for emissions, energy, materials, and circularity metrics.
• Build Reconext’s Scope 3 emissions strategy, and work with internal teams and customers to drive impact across the supply chain.
  
  

Job requirements

Who You Are

• A visionary, but also a builder. Someone who can zoom out to market leadership and zoom in to frameworks, tools, and processes. Equally comfortable with compliance detail and thought leadership.
• Highly data-oriented and articulate, capable of building a compelling business case for sustainability.
• Comfortable being client-facing, media-facing, and cross-functional.
• Able to navigate the complexity of the circular economy, ITAD, electronics lifecycle, and reverse logistics — or you learn systems like these rapidly.
• This role can also be open to you if you’re transitioning from a non-profit or public sector role and eager to bring your sustainability rigor to industry.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, circular economy, or a related field.
• Familiarity with lifecycle modeling, carbon accounting, emissions frameworks, and sustainability compliance.
• Experience working with engineers, analysts, sales teams, and executives alike.
• Strong public presence or ability to become a credible speaker, podcast guest, or thought leader.