Role
Senior Consultant, Sustainability Consulting, North America
Location
Houston, TX
Who we are
LRQA Sustainability is the global market leader in ESG, sustainability, and supply-chain solutions. We design, build, and manage data-driven, sustainability-linked programs with assessment, advisory, program management and analytics solutions. With 120+ offices globally (and still growing), we offer a unique opportunity to work on real issues that span the globe and positively impact people, communities, and the planet.
Our Consulting experts use data and analytics from our proprietary EiQ supply chain intelligence platform to help clients develop and execute ESG sustainability strategies with a focus on supply chains. Our projects in North America revolve around helping companies source responsibly, navigate the energy transition, strengthen management systems, and ensure product integrity.
Our clients include many of the worlds leading companies across all sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.
Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will partner with world class leaders on solving some of the most pressing issues of our time in new and innovative ways!
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate professional to help grow our practice and to design and implement leading ESG programs for our clients. This role will be client-facing and require direct engagement with senior stakeholders at companies (e.g., sustainability/ESG, sourcing and/or procurement teams), investment firms, and law firms.
Our ideal candidate is motivated by the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of ESG & sustainability and is energized by fast-paced, innovative, and challenging environments.
Experience:
Responsibilities:
o Serve as both project and business development lead for major client relationships; establish themselves as key client thought partner and point of contact.
o Independently lead teams to develop high-quality analyses and product outputs for clients, such as: double materiality analyses, responsible sourcing roadmaps, supply chain risk analyses, climate risk analyses, etc.; client deliverables should synthesize complex findings into concise themes and should contain actionable recommendations.
o Plan and manage projects in a way that accounts for and ensures profitability.
o Actively contribute to business development efforts, including expanding existing client relationships and generating/cultivating opportunities with new clients. Includes all aspects of Business Development: end-to-end proposal writing, presentations, budget preparation, and communication/negotiation with clients and potential clients.
o Manage associates and / or consultants, both as part of project work and as part of independent managerial duties; set clear expectations for team members and provide timely and useful feedback.
o Build positive team environment; should be viewed internally as a team leader.
o Develop thought leadership at the organizational level, including by writing blog posts, newsletters, and technical articles, and by speaking at high-level corporate events.
o Lead development and refinement of specific products and services
The Right Candidate will possess:
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Communication and Presentation Skills:
Business Development Skills:
Time Management and Organizational Skills:
Expertise and Credibility:
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
Language Skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer
LRQA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information
and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.
To learn more about career opportunities at LRQA, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.lrqa.com/en-us/careers/