Senior Sustainability Strategist - Cosmetics, Personal Care & Pharma

Business Title: Senior Sustainability Strategist – Cosmetics, Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals 

Location: Boston/NYC preferred - Other locations in the US possible 

As a Senior Sustainability Account Manager (Senior Strategist), you will lead the strategic business development, oversee the project management and delivery of winning sustainability strategies for our Cosmetics, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical (C&PC&P) clients in the US. 

This role is a blend of business development/sales, account management, relationship building & management, strategy creation, and tactical implementation. This role reports to the US C&PC&P Sector Lead and related US Branch tasks with achieving business development goals.  

You will be successful in your role if you: 

• Lead the strategic talk with your clients & prospects to drive strategic business opportunities. 

• Anticipate your client needs by building a strong network at the client thanks to your strong relationship skills, your credibility as a leading edge sustainability transformation professional.  

• Leverage Quantis expertise and ecosystem to deliver the needed client transformation towards operating within planetary boundaries and co-create transformative client vision of sustainable business  

WHY YOU’LL LOVE QUANTIS 

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best. 

We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We’re contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights. Our advice enables global leaders in our focus sectors to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the changes and operate within planetary boundaries. 

Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis. 

Join us! 

Learn more about Quantis and our Mission.  

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU AND YOUR NEXT ROLE? 

• You’re motivated to put your consulting, strategy & client relationship development skills to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries. 

• You’ve built up relevant experience in similar senior roles, working in the strategy consulting or agency space, in business development with an interest in sustainability. 

• You have strong strategic business planning skills and a successful track record in sales and building strategies for clients. (You are at ease, in particular, to work with clients from Chemicals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharma & Healthcare sectors).  

• You’ll get boosted by a fast-paced and diverse role: 

• Creating relationships with some of the world’s most influential businesses prioritizing Quantis core sectors (especially Chemicals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharma & Healthcare)  

• Contributing to nurture the pipeline in order to achieve branch sales target 

• Developing and delivering sustainability strategies for our clients with the support of program & project managers, and consultants 

• Helping to design the next generation of sustainability transformation offerings 

• Your analytical and organizational skills are top-notch. 

• You’re a team player that enables others to be successful at finding solutions using their expertise by providing clear guidance, support, and direction. 

• You have a strong ability to develop networks in your organization as well as in your clients’ organizations to maximize your impact. 

AS A SUSTAINABILITY SENIOR STRATEGIST, HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOUR DAYS WILL INCLUDE: 

This role includes client project work, business development activities and learning & development opportunities. 

Business Development & Client relationship management: 

• Lead sales processes on your accounts, aiming to achieve sales targets co-defined with yourself and the Branch Sector Lead.  

• Grow the accounts you oversee, ensuring their progress toward operating within planetary boundari