Associate Account Manager - Sustainability

About the Role:

The Team: Sustainable1's Commercial team is at the forefront of expanding and deepening client relationships in the climate and sustainability space. We operate with a strategic vision to drive revenue growth while helping clients enhance their climate and sustainability initiatives.

The Impact: We are looking for an account manager to cover key accounts in the Continental European region. The role focuses on both renewal sales and new business sales (greenfield sales) and requires a good knowledge of the full suite of Sustainable1 products and services.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Drive revenue retention and growth through strategic account management of key sustainability clients in assigned portfolio.
• Develop and execute comprehensive account plans aligned with client strategic priorities and S&P Global's sustainability product suite.
• Identify and pursue cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with new personas within client organizations to expand engagement and deepen partnerships, in close collaboration with new business sales specialists.
• Serve as trusted advisor by presenting insights and recommendations to enhance clients' sustainability initiatives and optimize current product usage.
• Represent S1 at sustainability industry events including webinars, roundtables, and conferences while serving as commercial liaison to other teams.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 2+ years of relevant experience in ESG and sustainability solutions, customer support, sales or relationship management in B2B environments.
• Proven track record of either achieving revenue targets or managing complex client relationships and/or delivery projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and ESG principles with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience leading client meetings, product demos, and strategic planning sessions.
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and prospecting databases, including the ability to maintain accurate client records and manage pipeline activity; familiarity with AI agents is preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Europe for client meetings and to represent the company at relevant industry events.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of client workflows in the banking and insurance industries.
• Professional certifications in sustainability or ESG or relevant industry credentials that enhance credibility as a trusted advisor.
• Fluency in English. Other languages (not mandatory): German, Russian, Polish.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.