Our Strive growing team is looking for a new Carbon Project Developer!
Strive belongs to the Vertis Environmental Finance group. At Strive, our mission at is to inspire and empower businesses to make the transition to a zero-carbon economy. We have been a pioneer in the carbon markets since 2001 and our drive is relentless to move the world towards a greener future. We see a growing demand, coming from corporations and from individuals, all looking to understand what their zero-carbon pathway looks like, and build the new capabilities required as part of this transformation. Our Strive team focused on the voluntary market - is continuously innovating to provide the best sustainability advisory and carbon offsetting services to corporate players globally, to help them transition to a zero-carbon world.
The role is based in Madrid.
🌟 The role
The Carbon Project Developer will be part of the business development team and will manage the process of scouting, acquiring, and customer carbon offset project calibration independently and cross-functionally. In doing so, the originator/business developer will support customers with Net Zero goals or decarbonization goals by developing carbon reduction projects and also proactively pursue leads in various sectors with a focus on reducing clients carbon footprint. Also, will offer Strive's complementary services to potential new customers.
More about the Role and Core Responsibilities
- Market observation and identification of opportunities
- Establishment and acquisition of potential new clients
- Proactive development of business relationships with industry-relevant stakeholders
- Support, calibrate and advise new and existing clients on the basis of their project goals
- Support the Senior Management in developing project proposals including concluding commercial agreements
- Preparation and calculation of convincing, target group-oriented offers
- Coordination of the carbon value chain elements in close cooperation with various departments
- Communication and negotiation with clients up to project handover for implementation
- Establishment and maintenance of excellent working relationships with internal departments
- This role will report to the Business Development Director – Projects
We believe you will be great for this role if you have…
- Between 5 and 7 years in business development and project management, in one of the following markets:
- Nature-based solutions
- Agriculture
- Carbon
- Energy
- Sustainability and Environmental
- Strong commercial skills to originate and develop new business. Experience building international relationships.
- Good understanding of the project management cycle, and familiar with any of the following methodologies and project types: CDM, Gold Standard and VCS projects
- Good analytical and organization skills, ability to prioritize and be multitasking
- Structured, independent, and meticulous way of working
- Willing to work in an international context
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a real team player
- Willingness to travel
- Master/Bachelor level degree
- Working proficiency in English language and additional languages are welcome
Our benefits and perks
- Work for an inspiring vision for a more sustainable future.
- The opportunity to work among a diverse team of passionate, and high-caliber individuals located across the world.
- We believe in the future of work being FLEXIBLE, and we offer our employees flexible working from home agreements.
- Career development opportunities.
- Of course, a competitive salary and bonus scheme
- You can sleep well at night knowing you are helping organizations towards a greener future.
“Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to submit your CV in English.
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