Senior Food & Beverage Account Manager, Sales

Description 

As a Senior Food and Beverage Account Manager you will develop and implement winning sustainability strategies for our Food, Beverage , and Agriculture clients in the US, as well as contribute to the expansion of Quantis’ sustainability strategy solutions. This role is a blend of account management, sales, strategy creation & implementation, and relationship building. This is a hybrid position located in Boston or New York City. 

Why you’ll love Quantis 

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solving critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team of talents have partnered with leading organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature — business at its best. 

We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We’re contributing to this transformation by combining the latest environmental science with strategic business insights. Our advice enables global leaders in the consumer goods and finance industries to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the changes, and operate within planetary boundaries. 

Motivated by this common purpose, our talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis. 

Join us! 

Does this describe you and your next role? 

• You’re motivated to put your strategy development, client relationship development and consulting skills to work towards our mission of building a sustainable future. 

• You’re an experienced and motivated account manager or consultant in the food and agriculture sector (or similar sector) looking for an opportunity to work with top sustainability leaders and experts. 

• Over 7 years of experience driving new client acquisition alongside sales enablement support. 

• You're eager for a fast-paced and diverse role: Developing and implementing sustainability strategies for our key clients, leading account relationships with some of the world´s most influential companies, mentoring other team members on strategy skills, and helping to design the next generation of winning services and solutions. 

• You have an understanding of business strategy and/or strategy consulting, complemented with expertise in the corporate sustainability space. You are motivated by the challenges of transforming the world’s largest companies into more sustainable businesses. 

• You’re a team player that works quickly, independently and on schedule. Your analytical and organizational skills are top-notch. You communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing. You’re experienced and passionate about supporting the growth and development of your colleagues. 

• For 5-10 years, you’ve had exposure to and interest in corporate sustainability. You have a successful track record in building and deploying strategies for internal and external clients. You have the ability to anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions to help the client along their sustainability journey. 

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit to be part of a team finding new solutions using this expertise to change the world. You’re 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. 

As a Senior Account Manager at Quantis in the US, here’s a preview of what type of work your days will include: 

Client consulting sustainability strategy responsibilities: 

• Account Management: Leading and growing key stakeholder relationships, while accelerating the transformation of the clients toward sustainability. 

• Sales & Business Development: Leading sales processes and business development conversations 

• Strategy & Solutions Creation: Leading the implementation of sustainability strategy projects, working with senior sustainability leaders to develop their sustainability strategies, managing their implementation and change pathway. 

• Strategic Implementation: Supporting the shaping and delivery of all Quantis solutions around the strategy, bringing in our expertise on science, metrics, tools, communications and more. 

• Training & Mentorship: Leading and/or collaborating with a team and with Quantis globally; providing mentorship and developmental support to other team members. 

• Teamwork: Collaborating with our other Quantis team members to strengthen our delivery of strategy-related services. 

• Innovation: Supporting efforts within Quantis’ innovation activities to develop a new generation of smart sustainability strategy solutions. 

Some logistics to consider 

• Location: Boston or New York  

• Start date: As soon as possible 

• Ability to travel, approximately 30% of work time for client or internal Quantis work and conferences 

Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment. The compensation target for this role ranges from $126,000/year-$139,000/year. 

To learn about the Quantis Spirit and what makes us exceptional, check out our “Braver New World” video and Employee Spotlights. 

To learn more about our commitment to DEI, please read our statement below.  

QUANTIS DIVERSITY-EQUITY-INCLUSION: 

At Quantis, the principles of DEI have always been an essential part of our identity, our values and our mission. Our commitment is to elevate the voices of all Quantisians to foster an inclusive culture where all employees feel that they belong and are valued. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of all the places where we live and work. This extends to our clients, their clients, and their entire value chain as sustainable thinking and collective representation are integral components of our purpose to transform the way that businesses operate. 

Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment.