Business Development Manager – Voluntary Carbon

at  CFP Energy UK Ltd

JOB SUMMARY:

CFP Energy is comprised of several high-growth businesses aiming to drive the transition to a low-carbon future. We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and accomplished business development and sales manager at a time of investment and growth.
Join the innovative and forward-thinking team at CFP Energy, a leading environmental, energy, and technology solutions provider. Our focus is on delivering comprehensive decarbonisation solutions to large and complex energy users, covering both physical and financial aspects. In a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, we are pioneers in shaping the future of energy and environmental solutions. Be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation in response to the changing landscape of energy consumption towards a low-carbon future.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our expanding team of Voluntary Carbon Market Specialists. You will leverage your experience in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) to drive sales and identify investment opportunities with existing and new key clients. This role involves a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration with various teams. Opening up new regions, new relationships and new products.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least 3 years of experience in a sales-focused voluntary carbon market-related role
• Proven experience in identifying and securing voluntary carbon investment and trading opportunities with key clients
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of VCM, Emissions Trading Schemes, and compliance markets like CORSIA and for compliance markets allowing for carbon projects
• Independent thinker with a proactive approach to developing solutions and opportunities.
• Negotiating commercial agreements with clients and experience in speaking with (institutional) investors
• Ability to influence stakeholders, progress negotiations, and close deals
• Excellent analytical skills
• Environmental/technical background is preferable

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Finance degree combined with Environmental/Energy/Sustainability degree is a plus.
  Join us in making a significant impact on the future of energy and environmental solutions with CFP Energy.
  The CFP Energy Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants

• Collaborate with key clients to identify and capitalize on voluntary carbon investment opportunities
• Network with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders and generate leads by actively participating in industry conferences, events, and forums
• Keep abreast of market trends and industry development including Article 6, compliance markets allowing for carbon projects, and compliance markets like CORSIA
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, competitors, and emerging opportunities for voluntary carbon
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their evolving needs and ensuring satisfaction with the provided solutions
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the sales process
• Work closely and collaborate with business development, marketing, sales traders, risk, and investment teams to align investments with client needs and market trends
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy
• Establish and track KPIs to measure and improve the effectiveness of the sales process