Business Developer - Sustainability Services

Our mission is to empower people and organisations to take their next steps towards shaping a more sustainable future. As trusted advisors to clients across a wide range of sectors, we help clarify the complexities of sustainability management and reporting, facilitating bold commitments and ambitious action. 

Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, our dynamic team of over 40 colleagues is what makes us not only a Great Place To Work®, but a truly unique organisation. Powered by purpose-driven intrapreneurs, we foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, and we all can make a lasting positive impact. 

Sustainability is at the heart of our organisation. We’ve been a certified B Corp since 2019, and we’re currently the highest-ranking B Corp Way consultancy firm in the Benelux region. We’re also a leading global EcoVadis training partner, and hold a Platinum EcoVadis medal – putting us in the top 1% of all comparable companies.

At Nexio Projects, we don’t just consult: we lead the charge in sustainability. As Benelux’s highest-rated B Corp Way consultancy and EcoVadis Platinum medalist for over 5 years, our diverse and entrepreneurial team is on a mission to empower organisations to build an abundant, future-proof world. We set the standard in helping clients turn bold sustainability ambitions into real, measurable results. 

Are you at your best when opening doors, building instant rapport, and closing deals that others find difficult? This role is tailor-made for the true “hunter”: you love the chase, thrive on targets, and get energised by every new win. At Nexio Projects, your drive directly shapes our growth story and the impact we make.  

• Command the market: Proactively build and manage a robust pipeline, focusing on new logo acquisition across priority sectors (manufacturing, logistics, packaging, chemicals, professional services). 

• Break down barriers: Rapidly identify, approach, and convert high-potential prospects into loyal, long-term clients. 

• Consult with impact: Quickly master clients’ sustainability pain points and tailor value-driven solutions across shifting priorities in Climate and Sustainability topics, including EcoVadis Assessments, CDP, carbon reporting, product carbon footprinting, ESG consulting. 

• Shorten the sales cycle: Move prospects through each stage urgently, closing deals and exceeding revenue targets. 

• Market intelligence: Partner with marketing and leadership to refine value propositions and respond to market dynamics before the competition does. 

• Own your wins: Celebrate, learn, and reset. Your growth is as fast and ambitious as you choose to make it. 

Within your first 6 months, you’ll have: 

• Built a pipeline packed with new business and delivered above-quota sales performance. 

• Consistently closed deals with C-level, ESG, and procurement leaders from mid-size and multinational organisations. 

• Become Nexio’s “go-to” for breaking into new accounts and market segments. 

• Set the bar for high energy, commercial excellence, and impact. 

• Work closely with Nexio Projects’ Co-CEO and sales team  

• Integrate AI and scalable automations in the way we conduct business