Carbonsink is a dynamic company made up of young professionals who contribute every day to the challenges of climate change. Since 2022, we are part of the international company South Pole. Together, we are the drivers of sustainable change: we help companies with their climate strategies and carbon management to turn climate risks into new business opportunities. For over 10 years we have been improving people's wellbeing and taking care of our planet through climate mitigation projects generating certified carbon credits. Besides being passionate about our work, we achieve tangible results via a proven and innovative method based on research.

Our Milan office covers key areas such as Commercial, Business Development, Advisory, Marketing and Communication. To strengthen our Commercial department we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join a competent and motivated team. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!

Job summary

The candidate will join the Commercial team and will play a key role in the development of Carbonsink in the Italian Fashion and Luxury markets with increasing autonomy and responsibility, The Business Development Manager will build long-term relationships with some of Italy's leading companies to accompany them on their climate strategy journey. He/she will contribute to the definition of Carbonsink's go-to-market strategy and provide indications for the development of innovative and high-impact solutions to the climate change challenge.

The candidate we are looking for is used to managing business development projects in the Fashion and Luxury markets, of which he has a deep knowledge in terms of protagonists, dynamics and sensitivity: applications with a background in marketing and/ or communication will also be considered.

Main activities and responsibilities

• Creating new business opportunities with companies of italian fashion and luxury markets, committed to the challenge of climate change
• Preparation and negotiation of commercial proposals concerning consulting services and carbon credits
• Independently managing relationships with clients and target companies

• Supporting Sales Management in defining the go-to-market strategy

•  Collaboration to marketing campaigns together with the dedicated team

Requirements

• Degree in economics, engineering, marketing.
• Specialisation in Green Management and Sustainability (nice to have).
• Deep knowledge of Italian Fashion and Luxury markets in terms of protagonists, dynamics and sensitivity.
• Understanding of climate change dynamics (international agreements, decarbonisation targets, carbon neutrality).
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good writing and document creation skills.
• A strong motivation towards climate change issues is required, with a clear predisposition to develop a specialised training on climate change.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian/English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel in Italy and internationally.

What we offer

At Carbonsink, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Beside this, we offer a permanent contract based in Milan and the possibility of smart working.

The position and the economic offer will be balanced to the seniority of the selected candidate.