Managing Sustainability Consultant

vor 3 Wochen

Lausanne, Schweiz ERM: Environmental Resources Management Vollzeit

ERM Swiss GmbH is seeking a motivated market-facing Consultant to join Central Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Service team as a Managing Consultant, with primary focus on business development and project management to ultimately establish deeper relationships with our clients. The role will preferably be based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The ideal candidate will have an established network of contacts in Switzerland and broad experience and subject matter expertise in corporate sustainability, strategy, reporting, and disclosure, and ESG; she/he will have a proven track record of helping clients design sustainability/ESG strategies, deliver sustainability/ESG reporting, and/or realize strategy implementation programmes. She/he will be a business builder and is able to work with and support a first-class delivery team.

"The business of sustainability" reflects what we do to support our clients as they strive to attain their business goals. Sustainability and business are now inextricably linked and as an expert in sustainability, we play a role in helping companies achieve their objectives with an understanding of how this affects wider society and the environment. We intend to contribute even more to the global dialogue on sustainability and expect our work on sustainability challenges and opportunities to deliver growth in our business. Sustainability is our business.

Location: Lausanne, Sierre or remote

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours weekly

Position

This position’s key duties will be to proactively contribute to business development activities and to lead client delivery and manage a portfolio of projects within our Corporate Sustainability advisory service area (i.e. sustainability strategy and disclosure). The overall goal is to ensure we make a significant and measurable change in moving companies towards sustainable business models.

Primary Responsibilities

Managing Clients and Projects

  1. Demonstrates strong project management skills and oversight through the project lifecycle, including scoping, budget and delivery
  2. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, excellent writing and presentation skills, and a mastery of PowerPoint
  3. Builds strong and trusted relationships with clients and/or business partners
  4. Demonstrates expertise relating to our core service areas of sustainability strategy and disclosure
  5. Thinks strategically in order to influence decision-makers and outcomes
  6. Distils complexity from detail to effectively coach colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs

Business Development Activities

  1. Achieves a personal sales target in collaboration with Account Management teams and Business Unit (BU)
  2. Shapes new business development campaigns, proposals and pitches
  3. Ideally brings to the position strong connections to the sustainability community, including companies and corporate stakeholders

Teamwork and Organization

  1. Effectively collaborates internally to bring our services to existing clients
  2. Enhances ERM’s capability to sell and deliver Corporate Sustainability services
  3. Demonstrates strong people management skills to achieve results

The successful candidate will be accountable for meeting personal billability at a budgeted rate, personal sales contribution targets and other relevant targets.

Key Skills & Competencies

  1. Graduate Degree in relevant field
  2. Fluency in English and German or French. Additional language skills will be an advantage.
  3. A minimum of five years of prior experience in an advisory position with responsibilities for project management, client delivery and/or business development
  4. Track record in building strong and trusting relationships with clients and partners
  5. Structured and effective communicator that can shape and deliver messages to executive level and facilitate effective client engagements
  6. Experience of line management and/or contributing to the professional development of other teammates is a plus

Benefits

  1. 30 Days of Annual Leave: You will be able to enjoy 30 days of annual leave to take time to rest and recharge, ensuring a healthy work-life balance
  2. Sick Pay: We provide comprehensive sick pay to support you during illness, allowing you to focus on your recovery without financial worries
  3. Company Pension Scheme: Plan confidently for your future with our company pension scheme, helping you build a solid financial foundation for retirement
  4. Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being is important to us. Our employee assistance program offers professional support and counseling for personal or work-related challenges
  5. Accident Insurance: Your safety is our concern. Our accident insurance provides additional protection and peace of mind in unforeseen situations
  6. Flexible Working Hours: We understand life's demands. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your working hours to meet personal commitments
  7. Hybrid Work Model: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work both in the office and remotely
  8. Workcation: Spark your creativity and work from inspiring locations with our Workcation program
  9. Profit Sharing Program: Your dedication contributes to our success. With our profit-sharing program, you will benefit from the company's achievements and growth

To Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

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