Certification (CVS) Sales Director - NA

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental management is seeking a Director, Certification Services Sales to lead client acquisition and sales for certification services. Candidates should have robust consultative sales experience in the consulting sector and a strong understanding of ISO and ESG standards. This role offers the chance to work with global organizations and support sustainability initiatives across various industries.

Qualifications

• Strong consultative sales skills with experience in business development.
• Knowledge of ISO and ESG standards is crucial.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition for ERM CVS services.
• Manage full sales lifecycle including negotiations and proposals.
• Represent ERM CVS at industry events and maintain client relations.

Skills

Consultative sales skills

Business development

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Agile mindset

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Location: USA (Remote/Hybrid)

Department: ERM CVS Certification

Reporting To: Global Business Development Leader

Job Summary:

The Director, Certification Services Sales for ERM CVS will drive new client acquisition for certification and related services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in consulting sales, a willingness to understand ERM’s service offerings and value propositions, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently to pursue and win new business opportunities.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure new clients for certification and related services, developing go-to-market strategies targeting large global organizations within our core and adjacent industries.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle proactively, including prospecting, proposal development, and closing deals. Lead commercial discussions, draft proposals, and negotiate terms with technical delivery teams.
• Represent ERM CVS at industry events, forums, and client meetings, maintaining pipeline tracking and reporting using Salesforce CRM.
• Support account planning and cross-sell additional ERM services where appropriate, collaborating with global and regional leaders on strategic priorities and client targeting initiatives. Enhance current business development processes to ensure scalability and growth.
• Expand relationships and service offerings within existing ERM CVS client accounts. Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, supporting broader business opportunities through collaboration with ERM Partners. Contribute to a culture of growth and continuous learning by engaging with passionate and experienced teams.

Qualifications:

• Strong consultative sales skills with experience navigating complex buyer landscapes, business development, enterprise sales, and securing new business.
• Knowledge of ISO and ESG standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001, 22301). Nice to have skills include responsible specialty schemes (IRMA, ASI, RJC, Responsible Steel, Copper Mark), and ESG frameworks (CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Proficient in selling services such as training, internal audits, supplier assessments, gap analyses, and offshore safety and environmental management systems audits; qualified Lead Auditor.
• Familiarity with industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Pharma, Consumer Goods, and Technology, along with a background in TIC, ESG, or consulting services.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across cultures and organizational levels.
• Agile, adaptable, collaborative mindset, supporting growth-focused teams, and willingness to travel as needed; fluent in English. Additional languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese) are advantageous.

About ERM CVS:

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) partners with global organizations across diverse industries to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems. We offer certification to international standards and specialty schemes, helping clients enhance ESG performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and build stakeholder trust.

Our clients operate across industries including Chemical, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Pharma, Consumer Goods, and Technology. We pride ourselves on supporting organizations throughout their sustainability journeys via integrated certification, audits, and related services.