Assistant RSE

The core of this role involves structuring and centralizing the various administrative workflows that underpin the Group's CSR strategy. You will be responsible for listing unmet stakeholder requirements, filling out ESG-related questionnaires for tenders, and maintaining a robust documentary database for the management team. This ensures that the company remains transparent and compliant with evolving market expectations. Beyond pure administration, you will act as a performance coordinator by collecting activity indicators across all business units. You will be tasked with chasing internal departments to ensure that environmental and social commitments are actually being implemented on the ground, effectively turning strategic goals into documented facts. Finally, you will contribute to the internal dissemination of CSR values. This includes helping different departments formalize their specific environmental contributions and assisting in the creation of external reports, CSR books, and client charters that showcase the Group's progress.

Joining a multi-subsidiary group provides a unique vantage point to understand how integrated CSR reporting works within a complex business structure. You will learn to navigate various ESG frameworks and disclosure requirements used by diverse stakeholders in the wholesale and logistics sectors. On the technical side, you will significantly enhance your data management and analysis skills. Mastering advanced Excel functions for tracking performance indicators is a core part of the daily routine, offering a solid foundation for anyone looking to specialize in sustainability data or non-financial reporting. Furthermore, because you will support various departments in formalizing their sustainability efforts, you will gain exposure to cross-functional change management. This provides deep insight into how a broad range of business functions, from supply chain to marketing, adapt to sustainable development goals.

The ideal profile is someone who combines administrative rigor with a genuine interest in corporate responsibility. Since this is an assistant role, the priority is on your ability to stay organized, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy when handling sensitive data. Solid command of office productivity tools is non-negotiable, particularly Excel. You should be comfortable managing databases and using formulas to consolidate reporting figures from different sources. Previous experience in a general administrative or coordination role is highly valued to demonstrate your reliability. Interpersonally, you should be a proactive communicator. The role requires regular interaction with different departments to collect data and follow up on actions, so being able to build professional relationships while being firm about deadlines is key to success.

To stand out, move beyond simply stating you are interested in CSR and demonstrate your meticulous approach to data and documentation. Mentioning specific instances where you successfully managed complex schedules, databases, or reporting processes in previous roles will prove you have the foundational skills required. Research Groupe Qérys and its subsidiaries (like Sider or Bricodeal) to understand the wholesale distribution landscape. Showing that you understand the logistical nature of their business will make your application much more relevant to the supply chain context this role sits within. Finally, emphasize your detail-oriented mindset. Since your first step in the process involves a personality test (Assessfirst) followed by a technical interview, being able to articulate how you use structure and organization to achieve goals will align well with the Group's management style.

Given that the role reports to the Supply Chain Director, a significant focus will likely be on logistical efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. You will probably work on trackers related to transportation, packaging waste, and energy consumption across the Group's various warehouses and commercial sites. The role also leans heavily toward transparency and compliance through the management of stakeholder requirements. This involves ensuring the company can back up its sustainability claims with hard data during client tenders or external audits, which is critical for a wholesale group maintaining long-term partnerships. Lastly, there is a clear social and cultural component mentioned. You will be helping to embed CSR into the daily 'business-as-usual' of the 930 employees, focusing on the Quality of Life at Work (QVCT) and supporting internal initiatives that foster a participatory management culture.

One of the primary challenges will be the coordination of data from decentralized sources. With seven different commercial companies under the Qérys umbrella, each with its own specificities, ensuring the consistency and timeliness of reported data can be quite demanding. You might also face internal resistance or inertia. CSR often requires extra work for operational teams who are already busy. Part of your challenge will be to follow up and nudge colleagues for information and action updates without the authority of a direct manager, requiring strong diplomacy and persistence. Managing the administrative volume of tenders and questionnaires can also be intensive. Transitioning between different platforms and reporting standards requires a high level of mental agility and the ability to stay focused on repetitive but crucial documentation tasks.

A typical morning might start with reviewing pending stakeholder requests and prioritizing the questionnaires needed for upcoming tenders. You would spend time drafting technical responses or gathering evidence documents to support the Group's sustainability claims. Mid-day could involve data collection workshops or follow-up calls with managers from various subsidiaries. You might be checking the progress of a specific waste reduction initiative or helping a department head formalize their sustainability goals for the quarter to ensure they are properly recorded in the central database. In the afternoon, you would likely focus on reporting and documentation. This involves updating Excel dashboards with the latest performance indicators or collaborating with the marketing team to provide the raw information needed for the annual CSR book or external communications.

Within a growing group like Qérys, this role serves as an excellent entry point into the CSR profession. Starting with the administrative and reporting foundation allows you to understand the 'engine room' of sustainability before potentially moving into more strategic or project-management-heavy roles. There are opportunities for internal mobility or specialization. As the Group's CSR department matures, you could transition into a full-time Sustainability Coordinator role or specialize in ESG reporting and compliance, which are increasingly critical areas in the wholesale industry. Furthermore, the mentorship and integration program mentioned—including a dedicated godfather/godmother—suggests a culture that values long-term career development. This environment is ideal for a junior professional looking to build a stable career path within a structured, family-owned organization.

Your most frequent interaction will be with the Director of Supply Chain, who provides the strategic direction and relies on your administrative support to track the Group's progress. You will act as their right hand for CSR documentation. You will also interact extensively with department heads and site managers across the seven subsidiaries. These are your primary data sources, and your relationship with them is vital for ensuring that CSR reporting is accurate and that action plans are being respected at the local level. Externally, you will be the point of contact for clients and partners who send ESG questionnaires and tenders. While you may not always be their direct contact for sales, you are the one ensuring that the sustainability information they receive is complete, professional, and reflects the Group's values.