Head of Sales - Nature Shares

Environment Bank; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in environmental sustainability seeks a Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy for Nature Shares. The role demands strong sales leadership, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth in biodiversity credits. Candidates should have a passion for nature restoration and a proven track record in sales leadership.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary

Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions

30 days of annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Remote and hybrid flexible working options

Ongoing career development with training and mentoring

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in sales leadership roles, preferably in the environmental sector.
• Strong understanding of biodiversity credits and carbon markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for biodiversity credits.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Communication

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Business

Job description

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About Us

At Environment Bank, we're working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish.

About Us

At Environment Bank, we're working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish.

Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more.

From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss.

Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that's experiencing rapid growth. We've already built a highly skilled team of experts and we're actively looking to expand our team in the coming months.

We're incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we're still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank.

Having established ourselves as England's leading provider of Biodiversity units, through our national network of over 28 habitat banks to support the regulated BNG marketplace, we are now enabling Corporates to mitigate damage to nature through Nature Shares (biodiversity credits).

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Sales to lead the commercial go-to market activities for Nature Shares (biodiversity credits). This role involves driving the sales strategy, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and positioning EB at the forefront of environmental sustainability when it comes to nature restoration. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Nature Shares (biodiversity credits), proven sales leadership, and a passion for nature restoration.

This is a new and exciting market opportunity that will require a dynamic, entrepreneurial and driven individual to "make the market" and position EB as a recognised leader within Nature Shares at a local and global level.

The ideal candidate will have a proven sales leadership capability, a start-up mentality who can build a "fit for purpose" sales team supported by the appropriate sales enablement tools and materials.

Having launched Nature Shares at the Blue Earth Summit (London Oct 24) you will need to work with internal teams and Corporates to develop our approach, positioning and product delivery when it comes to Nature Shares.

And there's more ...

• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue targets in the biodiversity credits market (Nature Shares) focusing on market penetration and growth
• Team: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of success and continuous improvement supported by a business case for investment (actual sales and revenue, sales pipeline etc) in new talent
• Commercial: Lead negotiations with potential clients, ensuring favourable terms and closing deals that align with company goals
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitor activities to adapt sales strategies and identify new opportunities
• Financial Performance: Provide regular sales forecasts, performance metrics, and reports
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate clients, governmental bodies, and environmental organizations
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with business goals and ensure customer satisfaction
• Marketing: Drive the development of marketing materials and promotional strategies alongside the marketing team
• Outward facing: Having delivered commercial success represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings to enhance brand visibility and generate leads
• Product Development: working cross functionally the delivery of a commercially viable product that position EB as the gold standard when it comes to Nature Shares; that is supported technically and scientifically in rigour / integrity.
  
  
  

EDI & Belonging

At the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our Environment Bank mission and values.

At Environment Bank, we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements


What we need from you

• Ideally a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in sales leadership roles, preferably within the environmental sector
• Strong understanding of biodiversity credits, carbon markets, and environmental conservation principles
• Proven track record of leading and developing successful sales teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to drive sales success
• Ideally Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
  
  
  

Benefits

As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we're creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally - providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.

We offer...

Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary

Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary

️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day

Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation

Remote and hybrid flexible working options

Regional and departmental team co-working days

Expenses-paid Whole Company Meet Twice a Year

️ Team fundraising and charity events

Ongoing career development with training and mentoring

???? Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs

Employee assistance mental wellbeing support

️????️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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