Nature-Based Solutions Sales Advisor — Part-Time (Europe/Asia)

Emergent; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Emergent, a global nonprofit accelerating forest finance, seeks a dynamic Business Development / Sales Advisor to broaden corporate participation in carbon markets and the LEAF Coalition. The role focuses on Europe and Asia, collaborating with the US team, to build the sales pipeline and nurture partnerships that accelerate nature-based solutions.

This part-time consultancy may transition to full-time staff; travel may be required. Fluent English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in B2B sales, including sustainability or carbon markets
• Proven ability to close high-value deals in compressed timelines
• Strong knowledge of carbon markets and nature-based solutions
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset with track record of building strategies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel to engage buyers as required
• Proficiency with CRM systems and digital outreach tools

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach to corporate sustainability and procurement teams advancing carbon market transactions
• Build relationships and generate demand for jurisdictional REDD+ credits
• Develop and implement Emergent's sales strategy aligned with company goals
• Maintain a focused sales pipeline with an effective CRM system
• Coordinate with US team to advance global pipeline
• Transition clients to account managers and support credit retirement
• Monitor market developments and tailor pitches to client priorities

Skills

B2B sales

Sustainability

Carbon markets

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Excel

English (Fluent)

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Emergent, a global nonprofit accelerating forest finance, seeks a dynamic Business Development / Sales Advisor to broaden corporate participation in carbon markets and the LEAF Coalition. The role focuses on Europe and Asia, collaborating with the US team, to build the sales pipeline and nurture partnerships that accelerate nature-based solutions.

This part-time consultancy may transition to full-time staff; travel may be required. Fluent English is essential; additional languages are a plus.