Business Development Manager, GRESB
Germany, Sustainability
ESG data for financial markets
Open for applications
ESG data for financial markets
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To provide financial markets with actionable insights, ESG data and benchmarks.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 8 years’ experience and actual achievements of sales targets issues
- Experience within sustainability / ESG is preferred
- Knowledge of the Real Estate and/or Infrastructure sector highly preferred
- Good industry network and the ability to develop this further
- University degree in a relevant field such as investment, business, economics, or sustainable finance is required. Advanced degrees in any of the same areas is very attractive
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-oriented and mission-driven environment. Must be able to work both independently and within a team
- Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability and maturity
- Experience delivering client-focused solutions to meet customer needs
- Proven ability to juggle multiple opportunity pursuits at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, commercial, and interpersonal skills
- Must possess the right to work in the chosen location
- Fluency in English and German is mandatory
What the job involves
- GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real assets, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated candidate to join the EMEA team as a Business Development Manager
- The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven, high-growth stage organization that is paving the way for a more sustainable real asset sector
- The role is based in Amsterdam or Berlin
- Your main responsibility is to develop and execute the business development plan for the German & DACH market
- This will require a specific focus on attracting new Real Estate and Infrastructure Members (asset owners, fund managers, asset operators, consultants). In this role, you will liaise with functional internal teams, including Commercial, Member Relations, Member Success, Marketing & Communications, IT, and Product Development
- Develop and execute the business development plan for the DACH Region
- Increase Member base by identifying and managing a pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities
- Manage commercial relationships with existing GRESB Members in the DACH Region
- Build and establish productive relationships with broader sector of market-players and associations
- Partner with prospective Members to understand their business needs and objectives, feeding these into the product development process
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of market trends, business products, and value propositions
- Provide sales input on market needs and pricing to ensure product success
- Support the development of key accounts through email, phone, online and live presentations / demonstrations, and in-person meetings
- Represent GRESB at external events, conferences, industry working groups, etc
Our take
The international community has set a target for net zero emissions by 2050, but to make that happen, businesses need reliable data on environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. GRESB was founded in 2009 to provide ESG data on business assets based on self-reported data and has since become regarded as the gold standard for investment managers to assess their ESG performance.
GRESB is the only ESG framework specifically designed for real estate, and it has earned widespread adoption within the industry. The platform now covers over $8T in assets - more than double the amount reported in 2019 - solidifying its reputation as an essential tool for investment managers. This growth reflects the growing emphasis on sustainability in real estate investment and the increasing demand for transparent, reliable ESG data.
The company continues to evolve its ESG model to better serve its users. Recent moves include the acquisition of companies like Asset Resolution, which develops tools for acquiring data from hard-to-measure sectors. Alongside this, the company has substantial funding which will help it further enhance its offerings and play a critical role in the transition to a sustainable, net-zero economy.
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Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexibility - set your schedule & work from home or the office
- Transport - free public transportation to and from the office
- Vacation - 25 days of annual leave plus national holidays
- Learning - EUR 2,500 for professional development each year.
- Relocation - customise relocation assistance for employees
- Visa Support - visa sponsor is available for many roles if needed
- Healthy Food - free healthy lunches are provided at the office
- Learn Dutch - employer-provided language classes if desired
- Team Events - enjoy offsite group activities and Friday drinks
Company HQ
Buitenveldert-Oost, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Leadership
Sebastien Roussotte
(CEO)Previously the CEO of Style Analytics. Prior to that, they worked at Finasta for 6 years as a Managing Director and General Manager. They also served as the COO at Sophis for 5 years and as the Managing Director at Thomson Reuters for 2 years.
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