Principal Sustainability Strategist
Quantis, Switzerland
Job Description
WHY YOU’LL LOVE QUANTIS
Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best.
We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We’re contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights. Our advice enables global leaders in our focus sectors to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the changes and operate within planetary boundaries.
Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis.
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Learn more about Quantis and our Mission.
DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU AND YOUR NEXT ROLE?
- You’re motivated to put your consulting, strategy and client relationship development skills to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries.
- You want to contribute to the expansion of Quantis’ leading edge on business sustainability transformation nurturing the pipeline in order to achieve sales target.
- You’re motivated to develop and nurture client relationships at the C-Suite level to set up successful client relationship strategies to align our clients’ organization with planetary boundaries.
- You expect to manage and grow multiple key clients, acquire new clients and strive to make Quantis their preferred partner for their sustainability transformation.
- You’re an experienced and motivated senior strategy consultant looking for a big opportunity to work with top sustainability leaders and experts. Previous experience in a consulting firm will be considered as a big plus.
- You have a successful track record in sales and building strategies for clients.
- For 10+ years, you’ve been working in the strategy consulting space with significant exposure to and interest in corporate sustainability.
You’ll get boosted by a fast-paced and diverse role:
- Leading relationships with some of the world’s most influential businesses prioritizing Quantis core sectors (Food amp; Beverage, Fashion amp; Sporting Goods, Cosmetics amp; Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals amp; Healthcare, Finance, Chemicals, Retail, and others) with your deep understanding of business strategy and strategy consulting in these sectors.
- Being a strong business developer to nurture the pipeline in order to achieve branch sales target.
- Developing and delivering sustainability strategies for our key clients with the support of program amp; project managers, and subject matter experts.
- Helping to design the next generation of sustainability transformation offerings
- Leading project teams composed consultants with various sets of technical amp; transformation skills amp; environmental knowledge and expertise.
- Mentoring amp; training team members on strategy skills
- You have a very good understanding of organizations constraints and opportunities are able to anticipate amp; frame actionable and innovative solutions to help the client along their sustainability journey.
- You have strong strategic business planning skills and a successful track record in building and deploying strategies for clients; experience in program management is a plus.
- You’re a team player that enables others to be successful at finding solutions using their expertise by providing clear guidance, support, and direction.
- You communicate effectively and efficiently in fluent English and French and/or German (verbally and in writing).
- You have a strong ability to develop networks in your organization as well as in your clients’ organizations to maximize your impact.
- You’re experienced at and passionate about supporting the growth and development of your colleagues.
- You’re highly motivated by the challenges of guiding global companies on a sustainable change pathway, adapting your strategy expertise to new challenges and innovating new paths to success.
AS A PRINCIPAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIST, HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOUR DAYS WILL INCLUDE:
This role includes client project work, business development activities and learning amp; development opportunities.
Client relationship management responsibilities:
- Understanding and proactively addressing sustainability opportunities through the client lens of