Manager, Corporate Engagement (Account Manager) in London

Overview

Emergent is a global non-profit that aims to mobilize public-private finance to conserve and restore the world's forests as a critical solution to the climate crisis. We serve as an intermediary between the private sector and forest nations, acting as a market catalyst to deliver transformational impact for the climate, biodiversity, and Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Emergent purchases high-integrity carbon credits from 'jurisdictional' - national or subnational - REDD+ forest protection and reforestation programs that are verified to the ART TREES standard. We then sell these credits via the LEAF Coalition to corporate buyers and donor governments looking to drive significant impact and meet their climate and nature goals. We are also working with forest nations to issue and market credits for compliance programs such as CORSIA and various national carbon tax plans. The LEAF Coalition is a unique public-private partnership focused on halting tropical deforestation by 2030.

By bringing together forest governments, the private sector, donor governments, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and civil society, LEAF aims to raise and deploy the finance needed to tackle deforestation by making tropical forests worth more alive than dead. We have a historic opportunity to bend the climate curve - if we act now. If you are passionate about climate change and believe in preserving and protecting forests, please read on.

The Role

Emergent is seeking a Manager, Corporate Engagement to foster relationships and lead ongoing engagement with a portfolio of Europe-based corporate clients. The Manager will guide corporate partners through the engagement process from start to finish; relying on outstanding written and verbal communication skills to provide regular and tailored updates on Emergent's pipeline, deals, and events. They will work with our supply and transaction teams to structure transactions that deliver climate finance to forest nations and high-integrity carbon credits to their accounts. The Manager will develop deep relationships with their clients and their objectives and concerns, with a focus on maximizing the value that Emergent can bring to these clients and vice versa.

At Emergent, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working to scale climate finance and protect the world's forests. Our ideal candidate combines dynamic communication with a deep knowledge of voluntary carbon markets, corporate climate strategies, and sustainability drivers and is passionate about unlocking funding for nature-based solutions. The Manager will report to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Engagement. This is a full-time job, ideally based in London or Barcelona, starting as soon as possible; some travel is expected (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Own and nurture client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor, with an emphasis on growing engagement and expanding long-term commitments.
• Develop and maintain account plans that capture client climate and nature goals, crediting preferences, current engagement, and future plans.
• Drive account participation in deals by keeping clients informed of pipeline, capturing feedback, and guiding them through contracting and settlement.
• Communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring updates to diverse stakeholders - from big-picture summaries to detailed explanations when needed.
• Respond to client inquiries and challenges with urgency, tact, and solutions that build satisfaction and trust.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate contracting, communications, and credit retirement activities.
• Monitor account performance against KPIs, track demand forecasts, and identify opportunities to expand business.
• Represent Emergent externally at meetings, events, and industry forums to build brand, credibility, and reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management experience, ideally in carbon markets, carbon solutions, and corporate climate and nature strategies.
• Polished, organized and assertive communicator. Able to translate complex ideas into easy-to-understand messages and connect and engage external parties regardless of the format or audience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, ensuring coordination across teams and accountability for results.
• Proven track record of leveraging data, tools, and teamwork to engage clients and deepen partnerships.
• CRM fluency is a must (Hubspot). Superb Excel and PowerPoint skills are also required.
• Experience in network mapping and sector-based insights.
• Bachelor's degree required, an advanced degree is an asset.
• English fluency required; French, Spanish, Portuguese or German is an asset.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you are a strong fit for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunities

Emergent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local or other applicable laws.

Studies have shown that men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them. If you think you have most of what we're looking for and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.