Sales & Business Development Manager

The global focus on mitigating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy presents a top priority for investors and enterprises worldwide. This urgency has led to a growing demand for improved data, methodologies, and tools that enable organizations to comprehend their climate impact and make informed investments and plans aligned with net zero targets. Our mission is to assist investors and companies in enhancing long-term, risk-adjusted returns by facilitating better-informed and climate-conscious capital allocations. We are embarking on a transformative journey to address the world's most pressing challenge. With $3.5 trillion in capital required every year till 2050 for this transition, Zerolytics will drive and guide a global shift of capital towards a greener future. To achieve this, we are assembling a world-class team capable of seamlessly integrating business acumen, financial expertise, and sustainability knowledge. As part of our exciting mission, we are seeking an exceptional Sales & Business Development Manager to join us in driving this vision forward.

As a Sales & Business Development Manager, you will drive company growth by seeking out new opportunities and expanding our reach. You will play a key role in our growth strategy by setting up meetings with potential clients, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and contributing to our overall sales strategy. You will primarily target the world's largest financial institutions and investors, with the likes of HSBC, BlackRockm NBIM and more. Zerolytics offer an analytics platform consisting of digital twins providing real time estimates of the Worlds largest companies´, Net Zero transition plan and expected cost of transition.

Your contribution is pivotal to our organization, as it combines a passion for the financial sector with strong organizational skills and expertise in lead generation and booking sales meetings. To thrive in this position, you should have excellent communication skills, be well-organized, and motivated by making a difference. Being a good listener and having the ability to ask the right questions are essential. Additionally, you should be excited about joining a unique startup founded by successful entrepreneurs that is contributing towards solving climate change challenge.

By applying your skills and passion, you will be a driving force to our growth and shaping the future of Zerolytics. Join our team and become a catalyst for change in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Work closely with the CEO/ co-founder to help shape and drive Zerolytics commercial strategy and growth
• Identify and engage with potential clients
• Book meetings with potential clients and secure new business opportunities
• Presenting and introducing our innovative solutions
• Provide input and collaborate with management to improve product and offering
• Be responsible for the project management of ongoing sales outreach
• Work with the CMO on marketing strategy and activities
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to optimize outreach efforts
• Manage the sales pipeline, keeping track of opportunities and ensuring they move through the process efficiently

Desired qualifications

• Proven track record in sales from professional sales team
• Higher education within Economics, Finance or other relevant fields of studies
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in sales and business development related t complex B2B products and services
• Preferably experience in the financial sector, but not mandatory
• Excellent communication- and organizational skills
• Structured and result oriented approach
• Attention to detail
• Keen interest in finance
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• An entrepreneurial spirit, a proactive attitude, and a passion for sustainability

Why Zerolytics?

Joining Zerolytics means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We're committed to providing reliable and accurate information that enables our clients to align their financial goals with their values. If we are to solve the biggest challenge in modern history, we need to make it profitable to make good, financial choices. As our Sales & Business Development Manager you'll be working at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability, playing a key role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon society while being the key player to secure the commercial success of Zerolytics.