Senior Account Executive, Global Business Solutions, Europe

at  3Degrees

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to bring your domain expertise to 3Degrees. You will primarily focus on establishing new senior-level relationships across the region and developing a comprehensive understanding of client sustainability objectives. You will be able to represent 3Degrees portfolio of climate and renewable energy products and accountable for delivering on an ambitious annual sales plan encompassing environmental commodities (REGOs, GOs, RGGO, IRECs, TIGRs etc.), carbon offsets and removals and climate and renewable energy advisory services, such as strategy, implementation, procurement and others. Experience with PPAs /VPPA’s is preferred.
This position will be based in Europe and reporting into the Senior Director EMEA, Global Business Solutions. We have a preference for Central, Southern or Northern Europe. If you are interested in a hybrid work environment we currently have offices in Norway, Netherlands and the UK with remote teams throughout Europe. Interested candidates must have recent sales experience and professional networks.
Please Note: 3Degrees does not provide sponsorship and /or relocation assistance for non-nationals in any of our roles. Therefore pre-existing right-to-work status or full work visa for the locations listed above is a prerequisite in order to be considered for this position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop strategy and accounts across Europe within target industry verticals
• Create and manage business relationships with key accounts and ensure loyalty through excellent customer service, timely communication and follow up
• Prepare a monthly analysis on all substantial opportunities in new products or territories, and/or problems and report on performance to forecast objectives
• Identify and prioritise opportunities using your network, social media sites, research and other sources
• Generate leads through direct prospecting and business development efforts, including attending regional or national conferences
• Actively listen to and engage prospects, identifying needs, providing sustainability and renewable energy education and guide to a solution that best meets the needs communicated
• Manage a complex sales cycle from prospect identification through contract completion, ensuring accuracy in communication and documentation throughout the process
• Work cross-functionally, collaborating with various internal partners to ensure best-fit solutions and service excellence
• Deliver accurate, up-to-date sales forecasts and activity tracking in Salesforce
• Proactively contribute to continuous improvement, providing input on 3Degrees products, marketing strategies, sales improvements and team collaboration
• Stay abreast of the renewable energy industry, 3Degrees’ competitors, new product offerings and pricing through 3Degrees staff, industry publications, webinars, etc.
• Expected travel approximately 40-60%

You are a seasoned sales professional with a demonstrated track record of sales or business development success with large global and European regional commercial customers. You possess a deep understanding of the renewable energy and sustainability landscape, coupled with a passion for driving climate action. You are a proactive individual with a strong desire to assist clients with carbon reduction and/or renewable energy goals. You are someone who effectively prospects and navigates large accounts to identify decision-makers and key influencers, identifies our product and service alignment to meet customer needs and works effectively with an internal team of subject matter experts, driven to please the client. You are excited by an opportunity to scale and build an international business. Collaboration is one of your favorite words! We believe an individual with the following background is well qualified to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated experience selling environmental commodities (REGOs, GOs, RGGO, IRECs, TIGRs), carbon offsets, and removals
• Proven ability to develop and execute sales plans for target industry verticals
• Experience with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) is preferred
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Fluency in English, with additional European languages being an advantag