Business Development Consultant

Summary

Join Climate Finance Solutions (CFS), a leading consulting firm in securing grant funding for climate technologies and projects, as a Business Development Consultant. Based remotely in Europe, you will leverage your established network within the European climate sector to identify, develop, and manage relationships with potential clients, investors, and strategic partners. Collaborating with CFS's business development and leadership teams, you will drive business growth by securing new business and expanding strategic partnerships. This contract role requires 5+ years of experience in business development within the climate or sustainability sectors in Europe, a strong network, and excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and commission are offered.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, or investment within the climate or sustainability sectors in Europe
• A well-established network within the European climate sector, including startups, corporates, investors, and other entities
• Proven ability to secure and manage high-value client relationships and partnerships
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision
• Fluency in English
• Experienced user of Salesforce or similar CRM
• Physically based in Europe

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage climate startups, corporates, and other entities seeking grant funding
• Work in collaboration with CFS’ existing business development team to run campaigns based on specific funding opportunities
• Leverage your existing connections within the climate and sustainability ecosystem to generate leads
• Develop and execute region-specific targeted outreach strategies to secure new business
• Represent CFS at climate and sustainability conferences, networking events, and investor summits
• Cultivate and expand relationships with climate-focused VCs, private equity firms, impact investors, corporate partners, and funding agencies
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that align with climate financing and grant development opportunities
• Support CFS’ technical team with project-specific partnership development if and as needed
• Meet and exceed business development and revenue targets
• Track and report on sales pipeline, conversion rates, and client engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the climate grant ecosystem, climate finance mechanisms, and public-private funding models
• Established network with European funding agencies (EU and/or national)
• Experience in project consortium-building and stakeholder engagement
• Additional European language(s) a plus

Benefits

• Hourly base - at least €60-80, varies with commission
• Competitive commission - to be negotiated