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Role: ESG Director
Location: Based in Paris, France, with a hybrid working model.
Salary: Salary information for this position is confidential and will be discussed during the interview process.
Our client, a rapidly growing consultancy, is seeking an ESG Director.
The role will focus on expanding the ESG business in France and delivering high-quality consultancy services.
Job Description
Are you an experienced ESG/ CSR consultant with a commercial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in client management and leading consultancy teams?
As the ESG Director in Paris, you’ll be our first hire in France, tasked with launching and leading the Paris office and building a talented team of ESG consultants.
You’ll have the full support to thrive in this role.
In this role, you will:
Build meaningful relationships with clients across various sectors, serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
Upsell within existing accounts and collaborate with the new business sales team on proposals.
Finalize client deliverables, highlighting critical areas for discussion, and handle scoping and fee negotiations for standard engagements.
Assemble and lead a team of ESG Consultants based in Paris while designing and overseeing complex engagements.
Develop and publish thought leadership pieces, inspire and mentor team members, and lead key practice development initiatives in collaboration with other team members.
Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Commercially driven leader with ESG/ CSR strategy consulting experience and expertise in Net Zero, Climate Risk, or CSRD readiness, along with a strong understanding of regulations and market dynamics.
Proven track record of delivering impactful recommendations to mid-market corporate clients or Private Equity.
Skilled in managing complex projects, leading business development activities with senior stakeholders, and conducting client-specific materiality assessments.
Ability to lead and develop a team of consultants, including mentoring junior staff, while demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Fully bilingual in French and English, with excellent written and oral communication abilities.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Highly professional, demonstrating the ability to act as a strategic partner with a commercial mindset and robust consultancy skills. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential, along with the capacity to manage senior client relationships and develop strategic solutions.
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