Business Development Associate - São Paulo - Brazil

About us

ecosecurities is an impact-driven provider of environmental services with 25 years of experience in carbon markets and emissions reduction projects around the world.

At ecosecurities we are committed to developing high-quality carbon projects based on the principles of environmental integrity, transparency and good practices that contribute not only to climate change mitigation but also to sustainable and inclusive development. With a rapidly growing project portfolio, ecosecurities offers experience and tailored services in the origination, development and financing of Nature-based solutions (NbS) projects that can access the voluntary and compliance carbon markets via REDD+, Restoration, Regenerative & Low-Carbon Agriculture and Blue Carbon mechanisms.

Role Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most established and high growth companies in the voluntary carbon market. The Business Development Associate will contribute to the team and lead processes in the origination and structuring of new projects. For the right candidate, this is the opportunity to excel. Working with ecosecurities will give you the opportunity to join a fast growth, global organization in a rapidly expanding market. We are a dynamic organization who are working hard to make positive changes in the world.

Key Work Outputs and Accountabilities

• Hunter profile for prospecting and negotiating opportunities.

• Supporting the development of the business and origination strategy and executing it.

• Participate and conduct meetings with prospects/clients.

• Maintain relationship with prospects/clients.

• Prospect new business and partnership opportunities and turn them into long-term relationships.

• Elaborate/ support the elaboration of proposals, presentations, spreadsheets for feasibility and pricing analysis and review contracts.

• Maintain the records of business development activity on the Customer Relationship Management software.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Graduation in administration, economics, law, engineering and science;

• Expertise in Power Point;

• Proficient in Excel.

Desirable:

• Commercial experience;

• Carbon market, environmental finance experience is a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of post - degree with experience in business development, sales, finance and/or consulting.

Skills / Knowledge

• English and Portuguese advance speaker with excellent written and verbal communications;

• Financial / business acumen;

• Effective business communication (written and verbal).

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal skills

• Results driven

• Self-starter (proactive)

• Clear and assertive communication (written and verbal)

• At ease working at a high pace company

• Motivated by results.

Here at ecosecurities we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a culture of inclusion and connectedness. It is our belief that we are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and ecosecurities' achievement as well.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome and encourage the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter to hr@ecosecurities.com