- *Business Development & Partnerships Lead**
- *_We translate data into knowledge for making smart land use and policy decisions._**
Spatial Informatics Group, LLC (SIG), is an environmental think tank focused on solving complex environmental problems and taking unique solutions to market. Founded in 1998 by four PhD candidates, our group combines spatial analytics with ecological, social and economic sciences to understand and quantify the impacts of management and policy choices on the short and long-term stability of ecosystems.
We specialize in capturing geospatial data using remote sensing technology, and offer services in environmental mapping, ecosystem quantification, forest management, forest carbon offsets, and fire risk management.
We’re a tight knit, mission-driven team, distributed across the globe, and positioned for rapid growth. Come join our team of applied thinkers, scientists, technologists, and business... professionals.
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- *Job Description:** SIG is searching for a Business Development & Partnerships Lead to develop new business opportunities and grow strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will have the expertise and experience to build solid relationships that support the organization’s strategic objectives.
SIG is a digitally native organization with personnel distributed across three continents. Therefore, the position is for remote work only, preferably based in US compatible timezones.
- *Responsibilities.** The following list provides a summary of the position’s responsibilities:
- Following up new business opportunities and developing/managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
- Coordinating a team to prepare all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs) for consulting services.
- Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities for consulting services or other products based on SIG’s intellectual property.
- Building solid relationships with clients, partners, users and other stakeholders across our domains.
- Presenting new business opportunities to company executives and management.
- Developing, reviewing and commenting on contracts, budgets and scope of work
- Mobilize resources for new projects
- *Requirements.** The following list provides a summary of the position’s requirements:
- 10+ yrs experience at an environmental consulting firm or equivalent experience in a mission-driven organization
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- 3-5 years experience in leadership and management
- Strong business acumen.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Detail-oriented and persuasive.
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; Master's degree is advantageous.
- *Terms of employment**: Full-time
SIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity which includes the recognition that our success is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of women and men of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, or other status protected by law.
Location: Remote - Anywhere
Skills required for this job:
- Marketing
- Excel
- Leadership
- Business
- Communication
- Growth
- Management
