Environmental Markets Sales Executive – Europe

French Selection (FS); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Job summary

French Selection (FS) in London is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in carbon and environmental markets. You will identify new opportunities, network with industry players and manage a strong sales pipeline from outreach to close.

The role emphasizes building relationships with organisations affected by EU/UK ETS, carbon pricing and renewable energy, with hybrid work after probation. Up to £60,000 base plus commission, and private health insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental markets, carbon markets, commodities, energy trading or closely related financial/energy markets environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across environmental and carbon markets.
• Prospect potential clients through outbound sales, networking, referrals and industry events.
• Build and manage a personal sales pipeline from initial contact through to close.
• Develop relationships with businesses affected by EU ETS, UK ETS, carbon pricing, carbon offsetting and renewable energy.
• Conduct consultative sales conversations with senior stakeholders across sustainability, finance, energy, procurement and trading.
• Present environmental markets and advisory solutions clearly to prospective clients.
• Manage and develop long-term client relationships.
• Work closely with trading, advisory and operations teams to develop tailored client solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline information.
• Attend relevant industry events to generate leads and strengthen market presence.

Skills

New business development

Client relationship management

Sales pipeline management

CRM systems

Industry events networking

Job description

London
Ref: 734EV
Company Profile
A specialist environmental markets advisory and carbon risk management firm, helping organisations manage carbon pricing, emissions trading, renewable energy and sustainability requirements across international markets.

Responsibilities

Business Development Executive – Carbon & Environmental Markets

Location

London

Hybrid work

Full-time office-based during probation, then 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Salary

Up to £60,000 per annum plus commission

Main Duties

The role will focus on developing new business across environmental and carbon markets, commodities and renewable energy, while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across environmental and carbon markets.
• Prospect potential clients through outbound sales, networking, referrals and industry events.
• Build and manage a personal sales pipeline from initial contact through to close.
• Develop relationships with businesses affected by EU ETS, UK ETS, carbon pricing, carbon offsetting and renewable energy.
• Conduct consultative sales conversations with senior stakeholders across sustainability, finance, energy, procurement and trading.
• Present environmental markets and advisory solutions clearly to prospective clients.
• Manage and develop long-term client relationships.
• Work closely with trading, advisory and operations teams to develop tailored client solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline information.
• Attend relevant industry events to generate leads and strengthen market presence.

Candidate's Profile

• Experience in environmental markets, carbon markets, commodities, energy trading, FX or a closely related financial/energy markets environment is essential.
• Fluent in English at business level, additional fluency in French, German, Italian, Spanish – advantageous
• Experience in EU ETS, UK ETS, carbon trading, Voluntary Carbon Markets, carbon pricing or renewable energy is highly desirable.
• Previous B2B sales, business development, trading, brokerage or client relationship experience, with a strong focus on new business.
• Proven ability to build a pipeline, develop prospects and convert opportunities into clients.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence discussing technically complex products.
• Genuine interest in carbon markets, environmental commodities and the energy transition.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organised and target-driven.
• Fluent business English is essential.
• Additional European language, particularly German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or Greek, is advantageous but not essential.

Salary

Up to £60,000 basic salary per annum, depending on experience, plus commission and a competitive benefits package including private health insurance.