Based in Switzerland within commuting distance to Zürich. Hybrid Employment

Carbonfuture is hiring a Senior Business Development Manager Carbon Markets (German-speaking)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement B2B outreach strategies to secure long-term purchase agreements and immediate sales for premium durable carbon removal credits.
  • Identify and pursue new buyer opportunities, managing the entire sales process from initial contact to final agreement, including proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and due diligence.
  • Build strong networks and forge new partnerships with key industry players to enhance sales, market presence, and industry influence.
  • Act as a representative at industry conferences, events, and working groups, advocating for regulatory changes, fostering relationships, and providing market insights to internal teams.
  • Analyze market trends and client needs to create innovative solutions in collaboration with product and communications teams.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse and expanding portfolio of durable carbon removal technologies and effectively communicate their importance to various stakeholders.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to serve as a trusted advisor to corporate clients.
  • Facilitate collaboration between organizations, aligning stakeholders, priorities, and execution.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of 5+ years in consultative business development and B2B sales roles, preferably in carbon markets, consulting, ESG, or financial services.
  • Familiarity with carbon markets and climate-related guidelines and frameworks; prior experience and an established network in the carbon (removal) market are highly valued.
  • Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and expertise in effective contract management.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and meet individual client needs.
  • Proven expertise in building successful channel sales and partnerships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice to Have

  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or French.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a pioneering company in the carbon removal industry, making a significant impact on climate change.
  • Part of a rapidly growing, international team dedicated to addressing climate change.
  • Collaborative, ambitious, and inclusive work environment with a shared mission.
  • Competitive salary, performance-based compensation, and an above-average retirement package.
  • Maternity and paternity leave, along with financial support for childcare.
  • One paid day per year for volunteering in environmental or social causes.

Compensation

Competitive salary and performance-based compensation, plus an above-average retirement package

Work Arrangement

On-site

Team

Rapidly growing, international team

Required

  • You have 5+ years of successful professional track record in consultative Business Development and B2B Sales roles, ideally in carbon markets, consulting, ESG, or financial services.
  • You are familiar with carbon markets and climate related guidances and frameworks; prior experience and an existing network in the carbon (removal) market are a strong asset.
  • You are proficient in negotiation, complemented by a keen commercial acumen and a deep understanding of effective contract management.
  • You have a keen interest in understanding a client's individual needs and making them successful.
  • You’ve demonstrated expertise in building successful channel sales and partnerships.
  • You are an effective and captivating communicator, both in verbal and written communication.

Preferred

Spanish and/or French are a plus.

Not specified

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Carbonfuture

We are the digital Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal. Our digital Trust Infrastructure ensures the integrity of every carbon removal credit for buyers while streamlining market access for suppliers.

Our global supplier network spans five continents and includes a diverse range of carbon removal technologies, from Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) to Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) and Mineralization.

We are trusted by leading climate pioneers, including Microsoft, Swiss Re, and the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition.

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