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Sustainability Account Development Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sustainability
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Cork, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in Digital Infrastructure, 2+ in sustainability, experience in energy solutions, and strong knowledge of GHG emissions. Leadership, communication, and a relevant degree preferred.
  • You will develop strategies to enhance customer relationships, collaborate on sustainability initiatives, support monetization efforts, and represent the company in industry events and discussions.

Requirements

  • 4+ years’ experience in the Digital Infrastructure Industry (Data Centers, Distributed IT, etc.), including 2+ years in a sustainability related role.
  • Experience with implementing solutions that advance sustainability across the data center lifecycle, from design/build through end of life. Areas of experience that would be valuable include renewable energy procurement, onsite energy solutions/microgrids, embodied carbon analysis, data center equipment efficiency, and software monitoring and controls, and sustainability strategy / goal setting / reporting.
  • Strong knowledge in the environmental impacts of digital infrastructure, including efficiency, GHG emissions, and water. Waste, circularity, and biodiversity a strong plus.
  • Strong leadership, excellent communication, and proven influencing skills
  • Be bold in actions, but also willing to experiment with new approaches to find solutions
  • Dedicated to drive change, bend innovation, and explore new grounds
  • Passion for accelerating digital infrastructure’s crucial role in curbing climate change
  • English fluency is a must.
  • Preference for a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account specific strategies, leveraging sustainability to develop/deepen relationships across a wide range of personas, identify opportunities for pursuit by appropriate teams (sales, marketing, etc.)
  • Establish partnerships to better serve shared end-customers, accelerate progress against both companies’ sustainability goals, and/or drive industry action
  • Be a trusted partner to customers by driving creative, intellectual engagements to accelerate their environmental sustainability journey.
  • Leverage other Schnier Electric SMEs to engage on non-environmental sustainability topics as needed.
  • Collaborate with account leaders to enable sustainability as a key differentiator across the SE portfolio of products, software, services, and solutions, Support account teams in the identification of monetization opportunities.
  • Collaborate/Coordinate with Sustainability Business to help establish and/or grow sustainability consulting services where appropriate.
  • Participate in conferences and/or industry bodies that shape the future of Digital Infrastructure sustainability to deepen SE’s leadership & influence in this space.
  • Stay abreast of customers’ sustainability innovations & commitments and deliver insights & trends to team leadership.
  • Lead and/or support strategic sprints to advance the wider division strategy

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Sustainability Account Development Manager?

The primary responsibilities include developing and executing account-specific strategies, establishing partnerships to advance sustainability goals, being a trusted partner to customers, collaborating with account leaders, participating in industry conferences, and staying informed about customers' sustainability initiatives.

What is the preferred professional experience for this role?

The preferred professional experience includes at least 4 years in the Digital Infrastructure Industry, with a minimum of 2 years in a sustainability-related role. Experience in implementing sustainability solutions across the data center lifecycle is also valuable.

What key skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong knowledge of the environmental impacts of digital infrastructure, excellent communication and influencing skills, a bold and experimental approach to problem-solving, and a passion for addressing climate change.

What is the expected compensation range for this position?

The expected compensation range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $190,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentives.

What kind of educational background is preferred for candidates?

A degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields is preferred.

How does Schneider Electric approach diversity and inclusion?

Schneider Electric is committed to being the most inclusive and caring company by providing equitable opportunities to everyone and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

What type of work environment does Schneider Electric promote?

Schneider Electric promotes a culture that supports business success through their IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork.

Is prior experience in sustainability consulting beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience in sustainability consulting is beneficial as it supports the establishment and growth of sustainability consulting services within the company.

Will I be required to travel for this position?

Travel requirements are not explicitly mentioned, but participation in industry conferences and customer engagements likely indicates that some travel may be involved.

Is fluency in a language other than English required for this role?

English fluency is a must, and there is no mention of other language requirements.

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Mission & Purpose

Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. Recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in 2021 by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index.