Climate sales manager

About the Position

Climate Sales Manager

Lombardy Region is launching the “Biodiversity and Climate” call, an initiative that aims to become an innovative example of public-private partnership for financing interventions of biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation in forests and protected areas at regional scale.

In this framework, Etifor has been appointed by Fondazione Cariplo to build a Technical Facility with the role of providing technical assistance to project developers and raise private finance to support the interventions.

In order to do that, we are currently building and training a team which will contribute to this ambitious challenge. The candidate will be part of a team of senior experts (project coordinator, marketing & sales expert, forest certification expert, environmental project developer expert) and project managers and officers (environmental communication, press officer, climate sales, project developers).

More information: Technical assistance service for the beneficiaries of the call for proposals “BioClima” of the Lombardy Region

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of private companies that aim to generate positive impacts on climate and biodiversity by investing in forests and environmental projects, including companies that aim to become Climate Positive by applying our MARC method (Measure, Avoid, Risks, Capture & Communicate);
• Contribute to the development and growth of the WOWnature® community by engaging with new clients (B2B), raising private sponsorships for forests and environmental projects, especially in Lombardy;
• Promote Etifor and WOWnature in Lombardy by taking part in events, workshops and networking activities;
• Engage actively in the shared-management, team and strategy building activities of the company;
• Coordinate with the sales and marketing team at Etifor, and report to the Private Sector Director.

Other responsibilities may be added to value specific skills of the candidate.

Requirements

Educational Background & Experience

• Master’s Degree related to economics, business, sustainable development, forestry and natural resource management, environmental engineering;
• Any Master’s Degree will be evaluated if backed up by relevant thematic experience for the position.
• At least 2 years of working experience with a relevant role for this position.

We will consider a plus:

• Working experience, business network and/or residence in Lombardy;
• Working experience with climate-related risks and/or emission reduction plans and strategies;
• International experience.

Skills

• Fluency in Italian and English;
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills;
• Strong commercial and marketing aptitude;
• Personal and professional interest in climate and environmental issues, in particular from a corporate sustainability perspective;
• Good level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.).

We will consider a plus:

• Knowledge of the basics of carbon footprint and LCA approaches and methodologies.

We Offer

• An exciting and challenging position within a dynamic and innovative international & smart consultancy working to connect humans and nature and dealing with the global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
• A value-driven team, with a balanced gender ratio and 33 average age.
• Mixed academic and business work environment. Etifor works together with the Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Padova and our projects are often focused on Research & Development.
• Flexible working hours and smart working approach (we have a results-based approach).
• Smart/Remote work is encouraged.
• Extra benefits: Year-end bonus, depending on personal and company performances. Company welfare plan (for sport, wellness, culture, family) and daily meal vouchers (8 euro/working day).

Contract Details

• Start Date: As soon as possible, from March 2022
• Location: Etifor is opening a new office in a co-working space in Milan which could be used by the employee for work and meetings. In any case, smart/remote work is encouraged, preferably based in Lombardy.
• Contract Type: 1-year fixed term contract (with a view to becoming permanent); If under 30 years old, 3-year apprenticeship (with a view to becoming permanent).
• Salary: Starting gross salary range: depending on experience and contract type within CCNL salary range. Full-time contract (CCNL commercio).

How to Apply

The candidate must send the following information in English through the online form on this page (please select the following Application Type: Sales-M) no later than February, 27th. For further information write to [email protected].

Mandatory materials to apply:

• Updated CV in English. Please, in your CV or application, state your status in relation to the disability Law 68/99;
• Cover letter (max 1 page) with any link or document you consider highly relevant for this position;
• Preferably a list of consultancies you have been involved with, ordered by year, donor/client, title, your role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a face-to-face interview.