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ESG and Sustainability Advisory Partner, Germany

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ERM: Environmental Resources Management

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Sustainability
  • Frankfurt

AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive ESG and Climate consulting experience, strong sales and business development skills, and a proven track record with corporate and finance sector clients.
  • You will cultivate client relationships, drive business development, lead ESG advisory strategies, mentor a team, and contribute to thought leadership in the ESG and Climate space.

Requirements

  • You will possess a strong background and professional experience in ESG and Climate, with a proven track record in management consultancy and advisory. Your expertise will lie in sales and business development, with a successful history of originating sales in the ESG and Climate Advisory space, with corporate as well as finance sector clients and their investment portfolios. Drawing from your extensive experience in ESG and Climate consulting, you will capitalize on existing client relationships and networks while forging new ones to drive our business forward. Your unique combination of strategic vision, technical prowess, and commercial acumen sets you apart as an ideal candidate for this pivotal role.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and expand client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on ESG and Climate Matters
  • Drive business development efforts, identify opportunities and lead client pursuits to achieve revenue targets
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and business development strategy for ESG and Climate advisory services
  • Collaborate with partners and teams across the firm to deliver integrated solutions to clients
  • Provide visionary leadership in the ESG and Climate Advisory space, staying abreast of industry trends, regulations and emerging topics like Nature and Water
  • Look beyond compliance and focuses on business improvement and value creation when developing and implementing ESG / Climate Strategies
  • Support the development and execute a comprehensive strategy for ESG and Climate services, enduring alignment with the firm’s overall objectives
  • Leverage own and ERM’s deep expertise in ESG and Climate to provide high-quality advisory services to clients
  • Advise clients on ESG and Climate reporting, strategy, value creation, risk management and stakeholder engagement
  • Stay up to date with global ESG and Climate standards and frameworks, ensuring our services align with evolving market expectations
  • Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in the ESG and Climate space through publications, speaking engagements and industry events
  • Build and enhance the firm’s reputation as a leader in ESG and Climate advisory services
  • Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Provide guidance and support to team members in developing their technical skills, industry knowledge and client relationship management

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the ESG and Sustainability Advisory Partner?

The primary responsibility is to provide inspirational leadership, drive client engagement and business development, and enhance the firm's capabilities in ESG and Climate advisory services.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A strong background and professional experience in ESG and Climate, with a proven track record in management consultancy and advisory, particularly in sales and business development within the ESG and Climate Advisory space.

Is there an opportunity for equity ownership in this role?

Yes, the partnership model at ERM offers meaningful equity ownership along with significant financial and intangible rewards.

What type of clients will the ESG and Sustainability Advisory Partner work with?

The partner will work with corporate clients as well as finance sector clients and their investment portfolios.

What is the company culture like at ERM?

ERM prioritizes the safety, well-being, and development of its people, fostering a flexible working environment and a culture focused on sustainability.

Will the partner be involved in thought leadership activities?

Yes, the partner will contribute to the firm's thought leadership in the ESG and Climate space through publications, speaking engagements, and industry events.

How does ERM support team development?

ERM supports team development by encouraging mentorship, providing guidance for skill development, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

What is meant by "boots to boardroom" approach at ERM?

The "boots to boardroom" approach refers to ERM's comprehensive service model that helps organizations integrate sustainability into their strategy and operations effectively and at scale.

What experience is necessary for driving business development in this role?

A successful history of originating sales in the ESG and Climate Advisory space and the ability to identify opportunities and lead client pursuits to achieve revenue targets is necessary.

Are there opportunities to influence the direction and success of the company?

Yes, the partnership model allows leading consultants to own and contribute significantly to the direction and success of the firm.

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ERM: Environmental Resources Management

The business of sustainability

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At ERM, sustainability is our business. As the largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Our clients are at the center of everything we do – whether building business resilience, supporting their transition to a low-carbon future, or enabling progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Together with the world’s leading organizations, we are shaping a more sustainable future.