Account Officer position is available in Nexus Carbon for Development. Nexus is a key network and finance partner working to make low-carbon clean energy and WASH solutions count toward the Global Goals. This role provides an opportunity for a proactive individual to have a leading role in managing Nexus’ main client accounts, and scope to be a key contributor to the strategy of the Carbon Asset Management business line.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and expand a portfolio of private organization contacts based mainly in Europe
• Source, negotiate, contract and close deals, including responding to requests for proposals and tender opportunities
• Also, ensure that after-sale deliverables are completed and that client satisfaction levels are consistently high.
• Likewise, contribute to client engagement tools and sales strategies and processes
• Deliver on engagement services such as carbon footprinting and bespoke training
• Furthermore, support relationship-management with Nexus’ members, including providing feedback on ongoing sales, revenue-generating activity and investor relations
• Similarly, provide assistance to members on technical issues, as part of Carbon Asset Management.

Benefits

16 -20k USD per annum, commensurate with experience (circa 12-13% taxation). 40 days of annual leave including public holidays. Training allowance. Above all, annual flight home provided for international staff per year of work. Visa, work Group Person Accident insurance and travel insurance provided

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in business development and sales
• Moreover, degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or related field; relevant Master’s degree a plus
• Also, proficient English speaker with excellent writing skills; French, German, Mandarin or other languages a plus
• A network of corporate and other organisational contacts, with a focus on corporate sustainability and/or responsibility
• Experience with contract negotiations
• Likewise, intellectual curiosity with ability to stay abreast of markets and trends and interest in technical aspects of carbon markets
• Ability to manage large datasets effectively

Applying

In order to apply, please submit a CV and a 1-page cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Application to Account Officer role”.