Managing Director - Europe

Location: Remote, Based in the UK or The Netherlands

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Evolution Sustainability Group offers bespoke energy and sustainability consulting services to a wide range of clients in the industrial and (commercial) real estate sectors. With a small and close-knit team of functional experts, they've rapidly established themselves as a trusted partner for complicated energy and sustainability questions.

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Based in the US, but with an international client base, Evolution's technical expertise and relationship-oriented approach to the market is driving further growth. To solidify a foothold in Europe, Evolution is looking to appoint a seasoned professional to build and lead the future European office.

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The role: Managing Director - Europe

Based in the UK or the Netherlands, the MD Europe will be responsible for building the European business, both commercially and structurally. We're looking for a driven, ambitious, and entrepreneurial individual to step into the role.

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Working closely together with the CEO and the rest of the leadership team, this role is pivotal in the international development of Evolution.

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What you'll be doing

• Build Evolution's client base in Europe (with a particular focus on the UK, Benelux, and Germany).

• Tailer Evolution's value proposition to the European market, develop offering accordingly, and position the company as a trusted partner.

• Working with the support and partnership of organizational leadership, develop the European entity, including headcount planning and execution, team management, and growth strategy creation.

• Co-create Evolution's global market approach and value proposition with the leadership team in the US.

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Who you are and what you bring

• Deep expertise of the energy consultancy field (PPA's, energy brokerage, energy transition, sustainability).

• Knowledge of European sustainability standards, regulations and frameworks.

• Strong experience in a consultancy environment, with a client-focused mindset.

• A proven track record in building a client base, conducting successful business development in a highly competitive market and developing a sharp value proposition.

• A strong and relevant network in the EU and/or the UK.

• A proven business leader, able to build, structure, and lead a business unit, both from a strategy and people perspective.

• An entrepreneurial mindset and a deep passion for making a positive impact through sustainability.

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If you are interested, please apply directly, or contact John Whitfield at john.whitfield@acre.com for more information.