Senior Executive - Business Development
Company Description
EKI Energy Services Ltd. (EKI), formerly EnKing International, is a global leader in carbon credit development and supply. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Indore, the company operates across 16+ countries, serving over 3,500 clients in more than 40 nations. With a mission to support a net-zero carbon future, EKI has supplied over 200 million carbon offsets and offers a wide range of sustainable solutions, including carbon offsetting, sustainability services, climate investments, and carbon market advisory. The company also focuses on innovative, community-driven initiatives like manufacturing improved cookstoves at a state-of-the-art facility in Nashik and implementing nature-based climate action projects.
We are seeking a Business Development professional with 3-5 years of experience in the carbon and climate consulting domain. The role involves driving new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and supporting end-to-end sales across carbon market services.
Key Responsibilities
- • Identify and develop business opportunities in carbon markets and climate advisory services.
- • Engage with project owners, corporates, and renewable energy developers.
- • Manage the sales lifecycle including lead generation, proposal preparation, negotiations, and closures.
- • Coordinate with internal technical and operations teams for accurate proposals and delivery.
- • Act as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and ensure regular follow-ups.
- • Track market trends, registry updates, and regulatory developments.
- • Maintain CRM records, sales pipeline, and periodic reporting.
Skills & Knowledge
- • Strong understanding of carbon markets (VCS, GS, CDM, IRECs, GCC, etc.).
- • Knowledge of carbon project lifecycle: registration, verification, issuance, and trading.
- • B2B sales and consulting experience with strong commercial orientation.
- • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM tools.
- • Self-driven, target-oriented, and comfortable in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Qualification
- • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or Management.
- • MBA or sustainability-related certification preferred.
Preferred Experience
- • Prior experience in carbon consulting, climate advisory, ESG, or renewable energy sectors.
- • Exposure to international clients and carbon transactions is an added advantage.