Strategic Business Development Manager (Sustainability Services)

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy for decarbonization and cleaner production consulting services, initially targeting the textile sector and expanding into footwear, electronics, furniture, and other consumer product sectors.

• Collaborate closely with the Global team to align regional growth initiatives with global sustainability goals, share best practices, and leverage technical expertise.

• Work with local service delivery teams to ensure effective implementation of projects, high client satisfaction, and tailored solutions meeting sector-specific needs.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with international brands, retailers, suppliers, local associations, NGOs (e.g., GIZ, WWF, IDH, WRI), and green finance institutions to support market penetration and partnership formation.

• Identify and capitalize on local and regional funding and partnership opportunities linked to decarbonization initiatives to accelerate adoption of services.

• Represent Bureau Veritas CPS at industry events, conferences, and workshops to promote thought leadership and showcase decarbonization and cleaner production expertise across multiple sectors.

• Collaborate with technical teams globally and locally to continuously develop and tailor consultancy offerings addressing client requirements related to CDP, SBTi, GHG accounting, carbon footprinting, and cleaner production.

• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and facilitate smooth handover to delivery teams while ensuring strong communication and alignment across stakeholders.

• Monitor evolving climate policies, decarbonization funding sources, and cleaner production technologies relevant to Southeast Asia’s consumer product industries.

• Foster knowledge sharing and coordination between Global, regional, and local teams to ensure integrated and market-responsive approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development or consultancy in decarbonization, climate action, or cleaner production within consumer product sectors, preferably including textiles and other sectors such as electronics or furniture.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with global and local teams to drive commercial and operational success.

• In-depth understanding of decarbonization frameworks (CDP, SBTi), GHG accounting, carbon footprinting, and cleaner production approaches.

• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior clients and partners.

• Track record of building partnerships with local associations, NGOs, and green finance entities.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in regional languages is a plus.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Southeast Asia.