Account Executive

Background

Everland exists to support communities in their efforts to protect their forests and wildlife and improve their livelihoods, resulting in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation benefiting everyone. We do this by helping communities in the developing world monetize their forest and biodiversity assets by marketing Verified Emissions Reductions (VERs) from the world’s most impactful REDD+ projects. This generates critical resources to support conservation activities on the ground. We support conservation projects that go beyond the requirements of REDD+ verification, representing only projects that demonstrate transformative impacts for forest conservation, wildlife protection, and community livelihood development.

We are a values-driven company. We believe that in order to deliver on our purpose and serve our stakeholders, the organization must embody the kind of change we want to help create in the world. We do this through our commitment to practicing a set of core values and personal commitments that reflect the ethos of the company, and which animate our interactions with one another and our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Care of the Earth
• Care for People
• Fair share
• Trust
• Teamwork
• Integrity

Our Commitments:

• Give our very best
• Be of service to all
• Be reliable: I do what I say I will do
• Be receptive: Observe non-judgmentally, listen deeply
• Be transparent, be truthful, be trusting, be trustworthy
• Be empathetic: Understand deeply the work, needs, interests, and limitations of all of our stakeholders – and ourselves
• Personal growth: Constant development of skills and knowledge

Everland strives to create a culture of diversity and inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of any and all backgrounds to apply.

Position Summary:

The Account Executive will be part of the Business Development team who are responsible for identifying and pursuing the growth opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving long-term value for Everland and our partners.

As an Account Executive at Everland, you will be instrumental in driving our mission forward by engaging with sustainability professionals and advocating for forest conservation. You will focus on developing new accounts and managing client relationships, emphasizing the importance of incorporating REDD+ carbon offsets into sustainability strategies.

The individual will report directly to the Global Head of Business Development.  While this is a remote position, we will only consider candidates willing to work in NY.

Responsibilities:

• Client Acquisition and Management: Identify, develop, and manage new client accounts, fostering long-term relationships that align with Everland’s mission.
• Sales Strategy and Execution: Implement effective sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets, focusing on the benefits of forest conservation and REDD+ carbon offsets.
• Educational Advocacy: Serve as a knowledgeable advocate for forest conservation, educating clients on the critical role of REDD+ carbon offsets in climate change mitigation.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with the marketing and project teams to create compelling sales presentations and materials. Regularly report on sales activity and account status.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new sales opportunities and understand industry trends that impact Everland’s mission and sales strategies.
• Sales Reporting: Actively manage the sales pipeline and report progress on a regular basis as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Passion for making a difference for forest conservation, wildlife protection, and community livelihood development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably with exposure to the voluntary carbon market, sustainability, conservation or environmental sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining productive client relationships and the ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• A self-motivated, results-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of climate change, particularly in relation to forest conservation and carbon offsets as well as sustainability.
• Proactive and goal-oriented, with a keen ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and an ability to manage data effectively in spreadsheets or databases is essential.
• Japanese and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.
• Willingness and availability to travel.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package. Actual compensation is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, and specific work location.
• Reports directly to the Global Head of Business Development with exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a rapidly growing organization.
• Remote work options with flexible hours.
• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work culture.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the fight against deforestation and climate change.