Lead Managing Consultant (Sustainability)

Our client is global Sustainability and ESG consultancy.

Lead Managing Consultant (Sustainability) - Indonesia

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and nurture essential client relationships, both new and established, to ensure exceptional project outcomes while fostering partnerships that lead to future growth opportunities.
• Actively contribute to expanding the sustainability consulting presence in Asia by spotting and pursuing new business prospects.
• Build and maintain strong connections with key experts, both internally and externally, to leverage their expertise in delivering enhanced client results.
• Develop a network of significant stakeholders, especially within business circles, to generate potential opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams on client projects, business development, and resource planning to support company expansion.
• Partner closely with senior leadership, including the Global Managing Director, Director - APAC, Managing Consultant, Partners, and finance team to ensure all projects meet financial objectives and that budgets are aligned with successful outcomes.
• Identify and lead marketing initiatives that enhance brand reputation in the Malaysian market in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 8+ years working experience in the sustainability space
• Strong knowledge of Indonesia's business environment and cultural context
• Fluency in Malay, with additional Asian language skills as a bonus
• Experience working within Indonesia and Malaysia
• Background in consulting or business development, especially in strategic industries within SEA
• Familiarity with regional commodities like palm oil, coconut, mining, forestry, pulp, and paper is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills with a strategic perspective
• Proven consulting skills, including the ability to lead workshops and co-create solutions with clients
• Entrepreneurial mindset that drives the consultancy’s growth and innovation.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research, and ability to analyze data to inform project recommendations.
• Effective team leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, supporting your role as a brand representative.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and adapt to varied business needs.
• Expertise in applying sustainability tools that address client requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of an industry sector that could strengthen service offerings.
• At least four years of experience in consulting and business development.