Sustainability Strategy Consultant (m/f/d/x)

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Sustainability Strategy Consultant (m/f/d/x) will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategic sustainability initiatives for GEA’s customers. This position will work in the GEA Add Better Consulting team, which includes both the Operations Consulting team and the Strategy Consulting team, to generate a robust pipeline of Net Zero and sustainability solutions project business for GEA.

The consultant will be responsible for advising clients on best practices, driving the growth of our sustainability strategy consulting business, and ensuring the successful execution of sustainability projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Business Development

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for the sustainability consulting business

• Identify new business opportunities to grow the sustainability strategy consulting business

• Develop proposals and lead business development efforts to secure new client engagements

• Client Engagement and Project Management

• Lead the creation and implementation of sustainability strategies

• Manage and govern the sustainability strategy consulting projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and deliver measurable results

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated sustainability solutions

• Generate a healthy pipeline of Net Zero and sustainability solutions project business for GEA

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Proven experience of 3 to 5 years in sustainability consulting, strategy consulting or project management.

• Strong understanding of sustainability practices, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable resource management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans and drive business growth.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Willingness to travel regularly

• Fluent English language skill, German language is a plus

What we offer:

• Interesting and exciting tasks in a great team and purpose driven corporate culture

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of sustainability

• Hybrid working model

• Attractive development and promotion opportunities

• Working in an international company

• Competitive salary and additional benefits

• 30 days of annual leave

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