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Business Growth Professional

Glasgow
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Growth Lead - Environmental, Social and Governance Saas Tech

Permanent based Glasgow City Centre
Hybrid Model of up to 4 days in-office

FPSG seek an ambitious and commercially-minded Growth Lead to join a fast-growing ESG and climate tech startup. This company has recently launched a cutting-edge AI-driven SaaS data collection, analysis and reporting platform and is now scaling its commercial operations.

The Growth Lead's responsibilities will include:

Leading outbound sales efforts, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing deals.
Managing marketing and content creation, including thought leadership, social media, press releases.
Engaging with customers to drive uptake and support on-boarding.
Supporting fundraising activities, including investor outreach and pitch deck development.

To be successful as the Growth Lead, you will need experience of:

Working in fast-paced environments such as startups or customer facing consulting
A successful track record in outbound sales, cold outreach and in person engagement in a senior B2B context.
A proven ability in building relationships and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Confident in C-suite presentations.
Demonstrable understanding of key Business Logic related to Climate, Sustainability & Environmental factors.
Demonstrable understanding of key Tech features such as AI Impact and SaaS platforms
Taking initiative and contributing across multiple business functions.

Please note:

This role will regularly require you to be onsite 4 days a week, engaged directly with the CEO, Founders and Associates; therefore, a reasonable commutable domicile from Glasgow is expected.
It is essential to have proven experience in B2B outbound sales and commercial strategy.

Reward

This client has an enviable reputation for innovation and as an early-adopter is leading in a field that dominates the agenda of boardrooms around the globe.
Benefits include:

Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Personal development opportunities (e.g., AI in sustainability training)
Fast career progression and ownership responsibilities
Collaborative in-person culture

Key Skills Terminology

Business Development, Corporate Sales Executive, Sales Management, Software Sales, SaaS, B2B, Business to Business, Growth Executive, Business Growth, ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Sustainability, Outbound Sales, Equity Fundraising Support, Marketing & Content Strategy, Commercial Strategy, Startup, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Reporting, Carbon Accounting, Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, Renewable Resources, Climate Change Mitigation

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