
Business Development Lead – North America
Join our rapidly growing team as a Business Development Lead – North America.
Our vision
A better and more sustainable future for all.
Our mission
Empower manufacturers and suppliers alike to cut emissions by at least 50% by 2030.
Our core values
Collaborative, Optimistic, Pragmatic, Inclusive, Agile
About us
Manufacture 2030 is a fast-growth, purpose-led company working to accelerate progress towards the necessary carbon reduction targets needed to tackle the biggest challenge of our time. Our unique software and Data-as-a-Service (Daas) platform, help global companies understand and reduce the Scope 3 emissions and other environmental impacts in their supply chains at scale.
The role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, our Business Development Lead for North America will be a target-driven, bright and highly motivated colleague with strong commercial acumen and experience of developing complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships. This is an exciting role suiting someone who is looking to build upon strong business development skills and has a genuine passion for sustainability and technology.
Requirements and Principle Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate the company vision and value proposition to reduce carbon emissions in global supply chains
- Contribute to sales targets and KPIs, including pipeline management, in North America
- Support the Key Accounts team by prospecting, qualifying, and closing deals
- Build trust-based relationships within target market verticals
- Produce sales presentations, plans, and proposals
- Record all client contact in our CRM system
- Collaborate with the marketing team to generate leads and awareness
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Passion for tackling climate change and reducing environmental impacts
- Experience building partnerships and selling into global corporations
- Proven networking skills (in-person and virtual)
- Experience representing organizations in meetings
- Highly organized with project management skills
- Fluency in English; additional languages a plus
- Strong MS Office and CRM skills
Desirable
- Experience in sales or partnerships.
- Knowledge of sustainability and GHG emissions.
- Existing network in sustainability/procurement.
- Experience with cloud-based software.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Personality and Approach
You are energetic, self-motivated, and passionate about sustainability. You communicate well, build rapport with senior executives, understand customer needs, and know when to listen, challenge, or guide. You thrive in a fast-paced tech start-up environment.
Benefits - What's in it for you?
- Work with global brands to reduce environmental impact
- Contribute to a growing software company
- High levels of responsibility and empowerment
- Inspirational, passionate colleagues
- Innovative culture with rewards for new ideas
- Flexible working, competitive salary, health plan, generous PTO
- Company sick pay from day one of employment
Job summary
Location: US - East Time Zone – Remote work from home
Remuneration: $65k-$100k
Tenure: Full time / 9 month fixed term with possible extension
Closing date: July 17th, 2025
We believe in equal opportunities
Manufacture 2030 (the sole trading company of 2degrees Ltd) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability, and that all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter clearly stating why you are suitable for the role to:
apply-b5d36b4a346201@2degrees.breezy-mail.com
Any personal data we collect from you as part of a recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.