Regional Manager, Southeast

The Regional Manager, Southeast is the business development and relationship management lead responsible for advancing FSC certification growth and retention within the assigned territory.

This role focuses on three primary objectives:

• Grow FSC-certified Forest Management acreage
• Increase participation of primary processors within FSC Chain of Custody certification
• Retain existing forest management and primary processor certificate holders 

Scope of Work:

This is a remote position requiring up to 30% travel within the region. Success depends on maintaining a strong field presence and building relationships across the forestry and forest products sectors.

The Regional Manager, Southeast is responsible for the Southeast region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. An established certification pipeline exists within the region, providing a foundation for continued growth and relationship development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Forest Management Certification Growth:

• Drive growth in Forest Management certification by identifying, cultivating, and recruiting prospective certificate holders through strategic outreach, relationship management, and opportunity development
• Build relationships with landowners, tribes, forest managers, processors, public agencies, and