Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in business development or consulting within the climate or sustainability sectors in Europe., A well-established network within the European climate sector, including startups and investors., Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills., Fluency in English and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM..

Key responsabilities:

Identify and engage climate startups and corporates seeking grant funding.

Collaborate with the business development team to run campaigns based on funding opportunities.

Cultivate relationships with climate-focused VCs and funding agencies.

Track and report on sales pipeline and client engagement metrics.

Job description

Employer: Climate Finance Solutions

Location: Remote (Europe)

Employment type: Contract

About Us

Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a mission-driven consulting firm dedicated to securing grant funding for climate technologies and projects across Europe and around the world. With a proven track record of success, our team has secured over USD $1.6 billion and over EUR €100 million in grant funding and has managed grant projects worth over USD $275 million. We have a team of grant experts based in Europe with extensive experience and a successful track record with EU and national grant programs. As we continue to expand within Europe, we are seeking a Business Development Consultant with an established network among companies, investors, and strategic partners in the climate sector.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with potential clients, investors, and strategic partners across Europe. In collaboration with CFS' business development and leadership teams, you will leverage your existing network in the climate sector to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Client Acquisition

Identify and engage climate startups, corporates, and other entities seeking grant funding
Work in collaboration with CFS’ existing business development team to run campaigns based on specific funding opportunities
Leverage your existing connections within the climate and sustainability ecosystem to generate leads
Develop and execute region-specific targeted outreach strategies to secure new business
Represent CFS at climate and sustainability conferences, networking events, and investor summits

Strategic Partnerships and Investor Relations

Cultivate and expand relationships with climate-focused VCs, private equity firms, impact investors, corporate partners, and funding agencies
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that align with climate financing and grant development opportunities
Support CFS’ technical team with project-specific partnership development if and as needed

Revenue Growth and Performance Metrics

Meet and exceed business development and revenue targets
Track and report on sales pipeline, conversion rates, and client engagement

Qualifications and Experience

Required

5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, or investment within the climate or sustainability sectors in Europe
A well-established network within the European climate sector, including startups, corporates, investors, and other entities
Proven ability to secure and manage high-value client relationships and partnerships
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision
Fluency in English
Experienced user of Salesforce or similar CRM
Physically based in Europe

Preferred

Understanding of the climate grant ecosystem, climate finance mechanisms, and public-private funding models
Established network with European funding agencies (EU and/or national)
Experience in project consortium-building and stakeholder engagement
Additional European language(s) a plus