Sustainability Strategist

Summary

Join Quantis, a leading sustainability consultancy, as a Senior or Principal Sustainability Strategist! You will be responsible for business development, project management, and client relationship building within specific sectors (Food & Beverages, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Fashion & Sporting Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Finance, Industrial Goods). This role requires significant experience in consulting and corporate sustainability, along with proven business development skills and strong project management capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to work with top sustainability leaders and contribute to Quantis' revenue growth. Locations include France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and the US (with remote options). Frequent collaboration with other Quantis branches and travel are expected.

Requirements

• Apply your consulting, strategy, and client relationship development skills to our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries
• Be a motivated senior strategy consultant or account manager with 4+ years (for Senior Strategists) / 10+ years (for Principal Strategists) of relevant experience
• Have substantial exposure to corporate sustainability and be eager to deepen your expertise in this area
• Have good experience in at least one of Quantis' sectors of activity (mentioned above), and understand the dynamics and challenges of this sector
• Have a proven track record in business development, including building long-term client partnerships and developing strategic solutions for clients
• Excel at building networks both within your organization and with clients to maximize impact
• Have strong project management skills and be capable of leading projects with the support of subject matter experts
• Communicate fluently and effectively in English and the local language of your branch (French, German or Italian)
• Be highly motivated by the challenges of guiding global companies on a sustainable change pathway, adapting your strategy expertise to new challenges and innovating new paths to success
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and be excited to be part of a team shaping the future of sustainability transformation

Responsibilities

• Be in charge of business development and project management in your sector
• Establish and nurture high-impact client relationships, positioning Quantis as the preferred partner for sustainability transformation
• Contribute to the company’s revenue growth
• Lead sustainability projects
• Contribute to the development of the Food & Beverages sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Cosmetics & Personal Care sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Fashion & Sporting Goods sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Pharmaceuticals sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Chemicals sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Finance sector at Quantis
• Contribute to the development of the Industrial Goods sector at Quantis
• For Principal Strategists: Mentor and train colleagues, helping them apply their expertise to find solutions
• For Principal Strategists: Support the growth and development of your colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a consulting firm

Benefits

• Location: France (Paris), Switzerland (Lausanne/Zurich), Germany (Berlin/Cologne), Italy (Milan), US (Boston/remote)
• Frequent collaboration with other Quantis branches
• Ability to travel as needed (for team gatherings and client visits)