Global Land & Agriculture Lead

The Global Land & Agriculture Lead provides strategic direction for addressing land & agriculture related challenges for corporate clients, specifically by refining existing and developing new service offerings that are grounded in latest science and business strategy.

The Global Lead oversees a global team of subject matter experts and consultants who measure land-related environmental outcomes and develop holistic solutions that consider all impacts on nature (land, water, biodiversity), ensuring highest quality and alignment with client needs. Using strong organizational and leadership skills, the Global Lead guarantees seamless alignment and coordination across global and regional priorities.

Working across all Quantis branches and animating the community of Land & Agriculture experts, the Global Lead sets the definition and implementation of Quantis’ offering in this field across branches and sectors (e.g. Food & Beverage, Fashion & Sporting Goods, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and more).

The Global Lead is also expected to contribute as a senior Land & Agriculture expert in client-related projects, business development efforts, and as a thought leader both through internal (e.g. training) and external (e.g. webinars, conferences, publications) engagements as the key representative of the community.

The main mission of the Global Lead is to maintain Quantis at the cutting edge of expertise in Land & Agriculture to maximize the quality and impact of our advice to transform our clients, and to continuously improve our offerings. 

 
 
As the Global Land & Agriculture Lead you will: 

• Develop, communicate, and execute on a clear vision and strategic direction for the Land & Agriculture Community in alignment with Quantis overarching mission, long-term goals and objectives 

• Provide strong peer leadership, using an empowering approach that can animate a community of experts across different geographies  

• Continuously engage with a diversity of stakeholders across Quantis, from sales-focused client managers to regional administrative personnel who handle staffing and recruiting, to  execute the strategy and design innovative solutions  

• Be a subject matter expert in Land & Agriculture related topics, recognized internally and externally to provide strategic and expert inputs into projects 

• Deliver high quality enterprise-level transformational initiatives and projects  

• Proactively support sales processes to the design of clear offerings, and development of credible, trusted relationships with senior client project contacts and proactively seek client executive sponsor exposure 

You will be successful in your role if you: 

• Thrive as an effective peer leader and self-starter, and are ready to dive in with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset to understand and address client and community needs 

• Creatively integrate and apply own Land & Agriculture expertise to meet unique, dynamic client needs in the context of key clients and transformative initiatives across branches and sectors  

• Represent Quantis in external initiatives and conferences, being a thought leader 

• Efficiently create and apply innovative approaches to client sustainability problems and inspire client understanding in the rationale and direction needed to make transformative change 

• Are eager to collaborate with a diversity of internal stakeholders to ensure your strategic vision for Land & Agriculture community is well-aligned and synergistic  

• Inspire and motivate team to achieve excellence through effective communication, mentorship, and fostering collaborative and inclusive work environment  

• Act as a representative and advocate for the community, demonstrating integrity, displomacy, and professionalism in all interactions 

• Effectively represent Quantis in external initiatives and conferences, being a thought leader 
   

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU AND YOUR NEXT ROLE? 

• You’re motivated to put your strategic mindset and technical expertise to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries. 

• For 10+ years you’ve been sharpening your environmental skills, including Land & Agriculture related expertise, in a professional setting, ideally with some experience in the consulting and private sector. 

• You have extensive experience providing visionary leadership, strategic decision-making, and effective peer leadership and stakeholder engagement. 

• You are decisive, enable to make strategic decisions on complex technical