POSITION:
Managing Director, Americas LOCATION:
We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in
Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala,
or
Peru . WORKPLACE TYPE:
Flexible hybrid working environment CLOSING DATE:
17 July 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Managing Director, Americas is a senior, market-facing leadership role accountable for enterprise-wide growth of the Rainforest Alliance across South America and Meso America and for delivering the organization's 2030 strategy in region. Reporting to the Rainforest Alliance's senior executive leadership, the Managing Director leads a team of Country Directors and manages a matrix structure to bring maximum impact at regional and country levels.
Country Directors are accountable for operational execution and for identifying growth opportunities aligned with the general strategy. The Managing Director retains ownership of the regional P&L;, program implementation, and the support departments required to deliver the 2030 strategy in the region.
The Managing Director drives impact and revenue growth by using the Rainforest Alliance's standardized products and programs to build impact both with and beyond certification.
This includes leading in-region business partnerships and cultivating potential donors. Additionally, it involves pursuing focused growth across various areas, including regenerative agriculture, climate, bio-economies, and the expansion of new crops where supply and demand align profitably.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Drive the 2030 Strategy in the Region
Manage a team of Country Directors to deliver the 2030 strategy, adapted to each respective country.
Identify and develop opportunities aligned with our value propositions, making an impact with producers and the environment while meeting partner and donor goals.
Drive Impact & Revenue Growth
Create opportunities that use our products and programs to build impact both with and beyond certification.
Facilitate and support the transition to regenerative agriculture.
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