Climate Finance Solutions · 2 months ago
Business Development Consultant, Europe
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expClimate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a mission-driven consulting firm dedicated to securing grant funding for climate technologies and projects across Europe and around the world. They are seeking a Business Development Consultant responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with potential clients, investors, and strategic partners in the climate sector to drive business growth.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Identify and engage climate startups, corporates, and other entities seeking grant funding
Work in collaboration with CFS’ existing business development team to run campaigns based on specific funding opportunities
Leverage your existing connections within the climate and sustainability ecosystem to generate leads
Develop and execute region-specific targeted outreach strategies to secure new business
Represent CFS at climate and sustainability conferences, networking events, and investor summits
Cultivate and expand relationships with climate-focused VCs, private equity firms, impact investors, corporate partners, and funding agencies
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that align with climate financing and grant development opportunities
Support CFS’ technical team with project-specific partnership development if and as needed
Meet and exceed business development and revenue targets
Track and report on sales pipeline, conversion rates, and client engagement
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, or investment within the climate or sustainability sectors in Europe
A well-established network within the European climate sector, including startups, corporates, investors, and other entities
Proven ability to secure and manage high-value client relationships and partnerships
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision
Fluency in English
Experienced user of Salesforce or similar CRM
Physically based in Europe
Preferred
Understanding of the climate grant ecosystem, climate finance mechanisms, and public-private funding models
Established network with European funding agencies (EU and/or national)
Experience in project consortium-building and stakeholder engagement
Additional European language(s) a plus
Company
Climate Finance Solutions
Climate Finance Solutions is an environmental services company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joel Armin-Hoiland
Founder and CEO
Ross Kornberg
Chief Operating Officer
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