EMEA Sustainability Marketing

ABOUT TENNANT Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you to places you never expected. Overview We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to lead EMEA marketing, communications, and commercial support related to our sustainability initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Sustainability, Corporate and Regional marketing, and Commercial Excellence. The successful candidate will help articulate our sustainability story, support customer-facing teams with impactful materials, and ensure alignment with our global Corporate Sustainability Framework. Key Responsibilities 1. EMEA Sustainability Marketing & Communications Develop and execute sustainability marketing campaigns, content, and messaging aligned with corporate priorities. Create high-quality content—including presentations, white papers case studies, and product sustainability narratives. Support global internal and external communications to raise awareness of sustainability commitments, progress, and achievements. Collaborate with regional marketing teams to adapt and localize sustainability messaging. 2. Commercial Enablement & Customer Engagement Partner with global commercial teams to embed sustainability value propositions into customer engagements. Develop customer-facing tools and resources (sales decks, one-pagers, FAQs, lifecycle impact summaries, etc.). Train and prepare commercial teams on sustainability topics, messaging, and emerging trends. Support strategic customer meetings, events, and industry forums, conferences by providing compelling sustainability narratives and materials. 3. Support for the Corporate Sustainability Framework Work closely with the Corporate Sustainability team to ensure all marketing assets and communications align with the company’s sustainability strategy, commitments, and reporting. Translate technical sustainability data and performance updates into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. Support the development and rollout of internal sustainability frameworks, programs, and best-practice tools. Contribute to ESG reporting communications and the integration of sustainability messaging across business units. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred). 5–8+ years of experience in sustainability communications, marketing, corporate affairs, or related roles. Strong understanding of sustainability concepts (e.g., circularity, carbon footprint, ESG, sustainable product design). Proven ability to translate technical or scientific information into clear, compelling messages. Experience supporting global teams and operating in a matrix environment. Excellent storytelling, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across cultures and time zones. Key Competencies Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail Clear and persuasive communicator Collaborative and relationship-oriented Project management excellence Creativity and innovation in content development High professional integrity and commitment to sustainability