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Carbon Direct
Carbon Strategist

Seattle, WA

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https://jobs.lever.co/CarbonDirect/17704f84-0187-4c31-aa0a-ee1709a028c9?

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Position Overview:

We want to support an economy that removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits.

Carbon Direct is fighting climate change by scaling carbon management into a global industry through technology, investment and client solutions. We are unique in our science-first approach to carbon management, and in our scale. We employ over 50 of the world’s leading carbon scientists, manage hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, and are trusted by leading companies like Microsoft, Shopify, and Alaska Airlines

Carbon Direct is a mission-driven company and we measure our success in tonnes of carbon managed. Our firm is making a difference today. We help our clients—many of the world’s largest companies—make rapid transitions towards carbon-free operations with top scientists, unequaled datasets, and proprietary insights. Through Carbon Direct Capital Management, we are also making growth equity investments in leading climate solutions technologies. Both the climate and carbon markets are at a critical inflection point. This is a career defining opportunity and we are looking for motivated individuals to join us.

We operate in a fast-paced environment, rapidly innovating to meet rising demand for carbon management solutions in the race to net zero. Our team is open-minded, supportive, diverse, and inclusive. We value sustainability, wellbeing, and a healthy work-life balance.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an energetic, mid-career professional with consulting sales experience and expertise in corporate sustainability, energy or a related field to help our firm grow our client base and the market for carbon management and removal. Experience with carbon markets is a particular asset for this role. As a remote team we welcome applicants from anywhere.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect client leads, assessing needs and opportunities for development
  • Engage with current and new clients to develop projects for the carbon market
  • Scope and build out engagements ranging from enterprise-wide carbon strategies to targeted pilots
  • Work strategically with Carbon Direct teams to develop and improve the sales funnel and conversion rates
  • Serve on internal technical and/or business working groups as necessary (e.g. Environmental Justice working group)

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Track record of developing strategic relationships across industries
  • Expertise with climate and energy topicsKeen understanding of the needs and constraints faced by current and prospective clients and how to creatively address them
  • Superior communication and analytical skills; able to meet informational needs across a wide range of actors
  • Demonstrated excellence in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment (consulting, startup, not-for-profit, etc.)
  • A collaborative working style
  • Curiosity and a hunger to learn
  • This is a full-time opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

For this role, we strongly prefer candidates in San Francisco or Seattle, but it is not a hard requirement and we welcome remote employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.

Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Carbon Direct selects and approaches the climate crisis, as well as the creativity and applicability of Carbon Direct’s advisory and investment work.