As part of the continued growth and innovation of our North American Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (CS&CC) team, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our global consulting firm as a Partner to lead on our programmatic approach offering of decarbonization strategies with a clear value creation proposition.
We are looking for an established leader interested in being part of ERM's thriving global community – outstanding professionals who combine strong consulting and business development skills with a strong technical foundation – to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships across a variety of sectors.
ERM, as the world's leading sustainability consultancy, is uniquely qualified to advise Fortune 500 companies on climate strategy, disclosure, investor demands and the transition to a lower carbon economy. Our global CS&CC practice is a clear market leader, providing highly innovative advisory services from Board engagement to operationalizing sustainability and climate change strategy across our client's business.
Responsibilities
- Primary focus on client development and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM's consulting services to provide strategic value to our Key Clients in North America.
- Set strategic direction by understanding how climate considerations including transition and physical risks are reshaping market expectations, engaging their leaders in defining the case for change, and setting new direction for integrating climate strategy into business strategy.
- Implement change by leveraging ERM's business process transformation capability, digital solutions and deep subject matter expertise.
- Strong business and leadership skills to help deliver ERM's business objectives.
- Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities associated with the Low Carbon Economy Transition.
- Provide business value selling at the top levels of client organizations, raising the profile of ERM's capabilities within key client organizations.
- Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
- Maintain pulse on industry business deals and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential, top opportunities.
- Manage capture efforts utilizing technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.
- Help ERM evolve its current Climate Advisory positioning within our Key Clients and High Growth High Value clients across sectors.
- Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to other consultants.
- Support the growth and development of ERM's North American Climate Advisory practice and actively collaborate with colleagues across North America and the globe.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, science, business, or related discipline; advanced degrees preferred.15+ years' progressive experience in a consulting environment, working at a high-level with corporate legal clients; proven track record with Fortune 500 firms.Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges and recognize key market opportunities.Demonstrable track record in delivering multimillion dollar sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic portfolios.Well-versed in CS&CC with a focus on climate strategy and climate-related services.Offer recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace.The salary range for this position is $181,000 to $244,000, depending on experience, location, specialized skills, and expected contributions to the role.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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