Branch Sector Lead - Cologne, Deutschland - Quantis

Beschreibung

This new position aims to develop the Chemicals & Industrial Goods sectors by adjusting the Quantis strategy and implementing it through the sale and delivery of transformation projects targeted at key players in the sector.

Consequently, this role is a blend of business development, account management, relationship building and strategy creation & delivery, aiming to support our existing and future clients in their sustainability journey.

Based in NRW region and reporting to the Managing Director – Quantis Germany, you will:

Build and develop Quantis' Chemicals & Industrial Goods sector agenda in Germany, and prioritise, define, launch and supervise the implementation of strategic sector initiatives

Develop and nurture client relationships at the C-Suite level together with BCG (our parent company) to set up successful client relationship strategies to align our clients' organizations with planetary boundaries.

Manage and grow multiple key clients, acquire new clients and strive to make Quantis their preferred partner for their sustainability transformation.

You will be successful in your role if you:

Identify prospects and pitch our offer, either as stand-alone Quantis or together with BCG teams.

Achieve branch sales target that you will co-define with the Managing Director.

Can anticipate your clients' needs by building a strong network at the client thanks to your relationship skills and your credibility as a leading-edge sustainability transformation professional.

Can leverage Quantis expertise and ecosystem to deliver the needed client transformation towards operating within planetary boundaries and co-create transformative client vision of sustainable business.

Can ensure successful and efficient delivery of the sold projects by managing projects and collaborating efficiently with project team members.

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?

You're motivated to put your consulting, strategy and client relationship development skills to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries.

You're an experienced and motivated senior strategy consultant looking for a big opportunity to work with top sustainability leaders and experts. Previous experience in a consulting firm is highly preferred.

For 15+ years, you've been working in strategy consulting or in the Chemicals and/or Industrial Goods sector, with significant exposure to and interest in corporate sustainability. You have a strong knowledge of these sectors, understand the challenges and needs, and have a significant network.

You have a successful track record in sales and building strategies for clients.

You have a proven business development and sales experience, primarily focusing on growing key accounts and executing sales initiatives to bring on new clients.

You're a team player that enables others to be successful at finding solutions using their expertise by providing clear guidance, support, and direction.

You have an entrepreneurial spirit to be part of a team finding new solutions using your expertise.

You communicate effectively and efficiently in fluent English and German (verbally and in writing).

AS A SECTOR LEAD AND A SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIST, HERE'S A PREVIEW OF WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOUR DAYS WILL INCLUDE:

This role combines responsibility to build and grow the Chemicals and Industrial Goods sectors in Germany as a Sector Lead and client relationship, business development and client project work as a Sustainability Strategist.

Sector lead responsibilities:

Defining with the Managing Director the strategy and sales objectives for the sector in alignment with the specificities of the market

Capturing client needs in your sector and planning Quantis' approach to address them

Managing the sector sales pipeline and revenue, (delivering on time with the level of resources sold

Developing and updating the mid to long term key client development plans

Network significantly within BCG and partner with BCG colleagues to ensure joint revenue

Client relationship and business development responsibilities:

Understanding and proactively addressing sustainability opportunities through the client lens of competitive advantage, risk & opportunities with C-Suite level client stakeholders

Creating opportunities for Quantis and BCG to work on joint projects of sustainable business transformation, leveraging BCG's network in the sector

Supporting your clients in building the case for transformation and unlocking major budget for transformation development and execution

Leading the co-innovation of entirely new transformative proposals

Client consulting sustainability strategy responsibilities:

Ensuring the ambition and coherence of the pricing strategy for the client

Advising the project teams in executing projects at high quality to meet the objectives

Ensuring and being accountable for the quality of deliverables of projects for the client

Developing the client transformation sustainability strategy and reviewing the course of transformation with the Quantis team and the client

WHY YOU'LL LOVE QUANTIS

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best.

We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We're contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights. Our advice enables global leaders in our focus sectors to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the changes and operate within planetary boundaries.

Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis.

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SOME LOGISTICS TO CONSIDER:

Location: Cologne/NRW (flexible remote policy)

Optimal start date: As soon as possible

Collaboration with other Quantis branches (Switzerland, France, Italy, USA) via web-conferences

Ability to travel occasionally

Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment.

At Quantis we believe that equality, diversity and inclusiveness are central to our mission of building a sustainable future. Quantis is an equal opportunity employer that embraces people from diverse backgrounds including race, color, nationality, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, religion, creed, politics, or any other non-merit factor. It is our daily commitment to ensure that each Quantisian works in an environment where they belong and where they can thrive.

To learn about the Quantis Spirit and what makes us exceptional, check out our Braver New World video