Sales Manager (based in Zurich)

South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd. is a dynamic company working in the field of global
climate change. We source, develop, manage and operate projects  that reduce greenhouse
gases with a strong focus on projects with Gold Standard quality. South Pole has world’s largest
portfolio of high-quality voluntary emission reductions, originated in four continents from offices in
Zurich (head office), Bangkok, Beijing, Hanoi, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Mexico City, New Delhi,
and Taipei.   

Over time, an increasing number of private and public companies and institutions have decided to
help protecting the climate and to engage in sustainable development, offsetting their emissions
and supporting projects with a wide range of  co-benefits. To further promote such
environmentally and socially responsible practices, we are currently looking to recruit a highly

motivated and dedicated:

Duties                         
• Coordination of sales activities globally, including coordinating with the marketing team
and with regional offices on the project side
• Acquisition of customers for Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs)
• Negotiating terms and contracts
• Engaging in marketing of South Pole’s projects, and communicating their sustainability
benefits to potential buyers
Your Profile                      
• 4-5 year experience in the carbon markets  
• Very good team leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to
manage work effectively and to prioritize tasks, excellent organizational skills and
attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of both compliance and voluntary markets
• Strong negotiation skills and track records in structuring sales contracts
• Master degree in environmental studies, economics or engineering, preferably with a
focus on Climate Policy/Carbon markets.
• A dynamic, hard-working mentality and a desire to be involved in a fast-paced
environment
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of German is a plus.
Please apply           
South Pole offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits/boni related  to your qualifications
and experience. If you are interested in joining a young and international team looking to make a
difference to the world we would be happy to hear from you!
Please send your application to Giulia Gervasoni, Head of Sales:  
g.gervasoni@southpolecarbon.com