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Be Part of the Fight Against Food Waste
A groundbreaking initiative is working to create a world where no food goes to waste. With food loss contributing significantly to climate change, this organization has made it its mission to tackle the problem head-on. In Europe alone, nearly 30% of food produced is wasted, contributing heavily to global greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing this issue could result in a significant reduction in the carbon footprint and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
This organization has been making waves across Belgium and internationally. Over the years, it has helped save more than 350 million meals from being wasted and prevented hundreds of thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions. Their growing global community spans multiple countries and continues to expand rapidly, demonstrating the power of collective action.
Now, they are scaling their efforts further and seeking driven individuals to join their team in the fight against food waste.
The Role: Making Connections for Impact
This position involves working closely with local food businesses such as restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and other partners to help them reduce their surplus food waste. By engaging directly with businesses, either in person or remotely, you’ll encourage them to adopt sustainable practices and join this impactful initiative.
Your role will involve presenting the concept to potential collaborators, explaining how it can benefit their operations while making a meaningful environmental impact. Once businesses are onboarded, you’ll guide them through the process and help them become active advocates for reducing food waste.
What They’re Looking For
- Language Skills: Fluency in Dutch and proficiency in English. Additional languages are a bonus.
- Experience: A background in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles is helpful, but a strong desire to build partnerships and take initiative is essential.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and listening abilities, with the persistence to overcome challenges.
- Mindset: You’re action-oriented and unafraid to knock on doors, make calls, or take the lead on new opportunities.
- Passion: A commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste is at the core of this role.