And this is where you come in:
We're growing our Corporate Sales Team and looking for experienced Senior Sales professionals who can lead our Carbon Credits sales efforts during this exciting phase. You will be responsible for building relationships and distribution channels to counterparts such as brokerage firms, corporates and financial institutions, with an initial focus on medium to large corporates in Europe. You will provide input into team strategy decisions, build the distribution model and co-create a high-impact team. You also have a hands-on approach, being highly motivated and keen to utilise your experience in the world of carbon credits.
The ideal candidate for this role will be both experienced in institutional coverage and entrepreneurial by nature. You will have a passion for building and managing client relationships, strategic partnering and sales while delivering strong financial performance and building talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the scaling of commercial departments, preferably within a start-up or scale-up environment. You will also need to be comfortable with navigating ambiguity and the demands that naturally arise from rapid growth.
Ideally you will be comfortable making the journey to Copenhagen (Denmark) regularly to spend time in one of our main offices. However, please enquire as more remote working options can be accommodated. There will also be regular travel to other offices, alongside other trips for Sales Events and Road Shows.
How you will make an impact:
- Build Coverage Approach
- Identify and know our clients and prospects. Listen to our clients’ feedback. Deeply understand their challenges. Prioritise client segments and specific clients.
- Lead client coverage. Manage our relationships to secure the continued sales of Agreena Carbon Credits.
- Be a brand ambassador. Represent Agreena’s mission. Communicate our story with stakeholders with passion and authenticity.
- Revenue Growth
- Own the sales plan. Create sales forecasts and related targets.
- Develop prospects. Identify “white-space” within the sales team and capitalize on new markets. Prioritize the opportunities given resources available. Execute strategies geared to new clients.
- Leadership
- Engage as a Senior role model. Take ownership for institutional sales. Support with the onboarding of new team members to help set the team up for success. Focus on the strength of cultural fit.Build Capabilities. Coach junior members of the team. Develop both product knowledge and sales capabilities. Deliver both day-to-day and structured feedback.
- Lead by example. Foster a positive, hands-on-working and results-oriented culture.
Requirements to succeed in the role:
What's in it for you:
- A unique opportunity to join and help shape a fast-growing tech scale up with the determination and ambitious mission to reverse climate change.
- A truly global environment where you can collaborate and socialise with diverse and passionate colleagues.
- Competitive compensation package and eligibility for our Sales Incentive Plan and holidays.
- Centrally located modern office in Copenhagen or London, with the option to work from home a couple days a week.
- Team events throughout the year.
- An exciting purpose-led culture and mission.
- Open communication and supportive feedback culture.