Carbon & Energy Markets Manager – Business Developer

Anthesis Esp; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Travel Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Anthesis Esp seeks a seasoned Carbon & Energy Markets Manager to drive business development for the Carbon & Energy Markets service line in North America. You will manage client relationships, secure deals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver sustainability solutions.

The role requires a strong track record in environmental commodities, carbon markets, and corporate sales, with willingness to travel for key meetings and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, account management, environmental commodities, or related roles.
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex corporate sales.
• Strong knowledge of voluntary carbon markets and renewable energy instruments.
• Experience selling carbon credits, RECs, EACs, PPAs.
• Existing portfolio of corporate clients and network in carbon markets.
• Ability to leverage networks to create opportunities and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow NA Carbon & Energy Markets portfolio.
• Identify and secure new clients interested in carbon credits, RECs, EACs, PPAs.
• Manage relationships with existing clients and cross-sell across services.
• Lead sales processes from qualification to contract and close.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design tailored sustainability solutions.
• Build relationships with market participants and monitor market opportunities.
• Travel as needed for client meetings and events.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Environmental commodities

Renewable energy

Sustainability consulting

Sales

CRM (HubSpot)

Negotiation

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Carbon & Energy Markets Manager – Business Developer

Department: Carbon Products : Business Line Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United States

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Business Development Lead to join our Carbon & Energy Markets Service Line. The Carbon & Energy Markets team at Anthesis partners with organizations to accelerate their decarbonization strategies by providing market-leading expertise in voluntary carbon markets, renewable energy certificates (RECs/EACs), and other sustainability solutions. This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing strategic client relationships, and leading commercial transactions involving environmental commodities. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, from multinational corporations to emerging organizations, you will leverage your market expertise, commercial acumen, and consultative approach to help clients achieve their climate and sustainability goals while contributing to the continued growth of Anthesis' Carbon & Energy Markets business.

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow Anthesis Carbon & Energy Markets portfolio across North America.
• Identify, engage, and secure new clients interested in carbon credits, RECs, EACs, PPAs, and other environmental commodities and sustainability solutions.
• Manage and expand relationships with existing clients, identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities across Anthesis service lines.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking, industry events, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead sales processes from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and deal closure.
• Collaborate with internal technical, advisory, and project teams to design tailored solutions that meet clients’ sustainability, decarbonization, and renewable energy goals.
• Develop relationships with carbon project developers, brokers, traders, utilities, and renewable energy market participants.
• Support market intelligence activities, monitoring trends, pricing, regulations, and emerging opportunities within carbon and energy attribute markets.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue, margin, and business development targets while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in business development, account management, environmental commodities, renewable energy, sustainability consulting, or related commercial roles.
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex sales opportunities with corporate clients and consistently achieving revenue targets.
• Strong knowledge of voluntary carbon markets, carbon credits, project types, market mechanisms, and corporate climate strategies.
• Demonstrated experience selling carbon credits, RECs, EACs, and other environmental commodities to corporate buyers.
• Knowledge of renewable energy procurement solutions and energy markets, including RECs, EACs, PPAs, VPPAs, and related market instruments.
• Strong existing portfolio of corporate clients and industry contacts within carbon markets, renewable energy, environmental commodities, and sustainability sectors, with a proven track record of generating new revenue opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and securing new client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage professional networks to originate opportunities, build a qualified pipeline, and close new business.
• Proven experience using HubSpot (or similar CRM platforms) to manage sales pipelines, track opportunities, forecast revenue, monitor client activity, and support business development efforts.
• Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to translate sustainability and decarbonization objectives into commercial solutions for clients.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, identify opportunities, and drive business growth.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and pipeline management skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Spanish is considered a plus.

Job Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‑tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.