About Agreena
Agreena is an exciting, dynamic, and purpose-oriented organisation united in a mission to mobilise farmers and corporations to unlock the value of nature and help restore the planet. While we’re rooted in agriculture, finance, and technology, our team of experts range from soil carbon scientists and software developers to market strategists and regulatory affairs experts. Over 230 employees across more than 40 nationalities are gathered under the common Agreena flag – either working from our headquarters in Copenhagen, offices in London, or remotely across Europe.
As a rapidly scaling climate agtech, Agreena provides solutions that drive both environmental and financial sustainability in farming. We have helped farmers across 18 countries in their conversion journey from conventional agriculture to regenerative farming practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, storing it in soil. Our company offers a supportive and positive work environment with opportunities for learning, leading and growth no matter where you are in your professional journey. We believe in giving our employees a lot of responsibility, and we encourage new thinking, innovation and fun.
And this is where you come in:
We're growing our Corporate Sales Team and looking for experienced Senior Sales professionals who can lead our Carbon Credits sales efforts during this exciting phase. You will be responsible for building relationships and distribution channels to counterparts such as brokerage firms, corporates and financial institutions, with an initial focus on medium to large corporates in Europe. You will provide input into team strategy decisions, build the distribution model and co-create a high-impact team. You also have a hands-on approach, being highly motivated and keen to utilise your experience in the world of carbon credits.
The ideal candidate for this role will be both experienced in institutional coverage and entrepreneurial by nature. You will have a passion for building and managing client relationships, strategic partnering and sales while delivering strong financial performance and building talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the scaling of commercial departments, preferably within a start-up or scale-up environment. You will also need to be comfortable with navigating ambiguity and the demands that naturally arise from rapid growth.
Ideally you will be comfortable making the journey to Copenhagen (Denmark) regularly to spend time in one of our main offices. However, please enquire as more remote working options can be accommodated. There will also be regular travel to other offices, alongside other trips for Sales Events and Road Shows.
How you will make an impact:
- Build Coverage Approach
- Identify and know our clients and prospects. Listen to our clients’ feedback. Deeply understand their challenges. Prioritise client segments and specific clients.
- Lead client coverage. Manage our relationships to secure the continued sales of Agreena Carbon Credits.
- Be a brand ambassador. Represent Agreena’s mission. Communicate our story with stakeholders with passion and authenticity.
- Revenue Growth
- Own the sales plan. Create sales forecasts and related targets.
- Develop prospects. Identify “white-space” within the sales team and capitalize on new markets. Prioritize the opportunities given resources available. Execute strategies geared to new clients.
- Leadership
- Engage as a Senior role model. Take ownership for institutional sales. Support with the onboarding of new team members to help set the team up for success. Focus on the strength of cultural fit.Build Capabilities. Coach junior members of the team. Develop both product knowledge and sales capabilities. Deliver both day-to-day and structured feedback.
- Lead by example. Foster a positive, hands-on-working and results-oriented culture.
Requirements to succeed in the role:
What's in it for you:
- A unique opportunity to join and help shape a fast-growing tech scale up with the determination and ambitious mission to reverse climate change.
- A truly global environment where you can collaborate and socialise with diverse and passionate colleagues.
- Competitive compensation package and eligibility for our Sales Incentive Plan and holidays.
- Centrally located modern office in Copenhagen or London, with the option to work from home a couple days a week.
- Team events throughout the year.
- An exciting purpose-led culture and mission.
- Open communication and supportive feedback culture.
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At Agreena, we are devoted to building an environment that promotes equality, inclusion, and diversity. As we embark on our journey of expansion and growth, we recognise the value of celebrating and embracing everyone's uniqueness. This diversity is crucial to our success and innovation. We aspire to build a product that is loved by our customers and we want the same to be reflected in our teams.
With this in mind, we're dedicated to ensuring that Agreena remains a welcoming and diverse environment for all.