We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated candidate to join the Asian team as Sales Manager Asia for the Infrastructure sector. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven, hyper-growth stage organization that is paving the way for a more sustainable real asset sector.
Your main responsibility is to co-develop and execute the GRESB Infrastructure business development plan for your assigned territory within the Asian region. This will require a specific focus on attracting new Infrastructure Members (asset owners, fund managers, asset operators) and building positive relationships with existing Members in the Infrastructure sector.
In this role, you will liaise with functional internal teams, including Member Relations, Member Success, Marketing & Communications, IT, and Product Development teams, to improve the entire Member experience.
This position will require travel across key Asian markets. Particular preference will be given to candidates located in Infrastructure heavy markets like Singapore and Hong Kong.
- 5-10 years’ experience in successful attainment of sales targets within the Infrastructure fund or asset sector. Experience with and knowledge of sustainability/ESG issues highly preferred
- Strong infrastructure industry network and the ability to develop this further
- University degree in a relevant field such as investment, real estate, infrastructure, business, economics or sustainable finance is required. Advanced degrees in any of the same areas is very attractive
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-oriented and mission-driven environment
- Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability and maturity
- Extensive experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), MS Office, and video conferencing
- Experience delivering client-focused solutions to meet customer needs
- Proven ability to juggle multiple opportunity pursuits at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, commercial and interpersonal skills
- Must possess the right to work in the chosen location
- Fluency - both verbal and written - in English is mandatory
- Involvement in a dynamic international organization that has become the leading sustainability benchmark for real assets
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented and committed team in a supportive environment with loads of camaraderie
- Variable compensation plan to reward high sales achievement
- Annual leave of 25 days per calendar year
- Annual personal development budget
- Ability to build an international profile in your field
- Highly flexible working environment, but also the ability to work with people across time zones
- Annual company retreat
GRESB is an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace, one at which all workers — regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, identity, education, or disability — feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory approach to hiring and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our teams and programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
About GRESB
GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led organization that provides actionable and transparent environmental, social and governance (ESG) data to financial markets. We collect, validate, score and benchmark ESG data to provide business intelligence, engagement tools and regulatory reporting solutions for investors, asset managers and the wider industry.
Our vision: An investment industry that plays a central role in creating a sustainable world
Our mission: To provide financial markets with actionable insights, ESG data and benchmarks.
Our ESG data and benchmarks now cover over USD 8.8 trillion in real estate and infrastructure value and are used by more than 150 institutional investors to make decisions that lead to a more sustainable world. We have an engaged community of asset managers who are proud to participate in our annual benchmarking process and a group of inspirational industry partners and ESG service providers who amplify our reach.
The GRESB team comes from diverse backgrounds with experience spanning sustainability, data science, software development, real estate, infrastructure, and the capital markets. We’re passionate about tackling the sustainability challenge by providing the insights that will power the markets of the future and enable investors to allocate the world’s capital in a more responsible way.
GRESB is an energetic group of over 100 people, covering dozens of different nationalities located in Amsterdam, with satellite offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Boston, Singapore and Sydney. We care deeply about creating a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone feels comfortable contributing their ideas.
