Marketing and Communication Director

Director of Marketing & Communications

Based in Paris, France or Toronto, Canada

Permanent, full-time and local contract

Starting date: asap 2025

PUR Description

PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as 'nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others.

One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, governments, and corporations.Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.

PUR is recruiting a Director of Marketing & Communication based in Paris or Toronto.

As Head of Marketing & Communications you will report directly to our C-suite and oversee our marketing, public relations and internal communication efforts.

Your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

• Building and refreshing the PUR brand to meet renewed market ambitions and support launch of new revenue streams & products;

• Designing and executing our marketing strategy:

o Managing earned and own media channels, building our press relations from scratch;

o Defining content territories and formats, managing content production relying on our internal experts;

o Leveraging our customers and implementation partners audiences and producing joint content.

• Overseeing internal communications during a period of business transformation (creating new revenue lines, adopting new systems, shifting cultural norms);

• Triage and respond to external requests for information;

• Support and coach a team of two, including a vacant position to be recruited by the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum of 10 years in marketing, communication environment in B2B;

• The ambition to build a market-setting brand in nature-based solutions & regenerative agriculture;

• Creativity, energy and a problem-solving mindset: an ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment;

• Gravitas and experience to face external blue chip FMCG/CPG clients - international key clients producing coffee, cocoa amongst others;

• Knowledge of our sector and impact marketing;

• Mastery of B2B marketing strategies;

• Languages: English fluent / native, French & Spanish highly beneficial;

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment;

• Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving, and critical thinking;

• Passion for sustainability and climate impact is an asset.

Recruitment process:

• HR interview

• Technical assessment

• 2 Interviews with the Exco members + reference check

At PUR, we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents, we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique.

PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process, let us know, and we will do our best to support you.