Business Developer - ESG & Sustainability Advisory

Business Developer – ESG & Sustainability Advisory

Full-time

Your mission

As a Business Developer, you will play a key role in expanding SPIN360's client portfolio and strengthening our market presence, with a primary focus on the fashion & luxury, leather & tanning, agroindustry, chemicals, textile and automotive industries. You will work alongside our consulting and technical teams to identify growth opportunities, develop compelling business proposals, and nurture long-term relationships with clients and partners, contributing directly to our mission of driving meaningful, data-driven sustainability transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of business proposals, pitches, and client presentations aligned with SPIN360's sustainability advisory offer
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and business opportunities within target industries
• Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new business development opportunities across both existing and potential client segments
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with the consulting team to ensure seamless alignment between commercial activities and project delivery

Your profile

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Solid understanding of market analysis methodologies and business strategy frameworks
• Familiarity with sustainability strategies, preferably within the fashion and/or luxury sectors
• Working knowledge of key sustainability standards and global ESG frameworks, including GRI, ESRS, and the GHG Protocol

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in business development or project management within a sustainability or ESG-focused environment
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional languages is a plus

Soft Skills

• Self-driven and capable of working independently, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strongly results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
• Adaptable and open to change, with the flexibility to respond effectively to evolving client and business needs
• Rigorous analytical mindset with sharp attention to detail
• Willingness and availability to travel, both nationally and internationally

Why us?

• What we offer to you
  • Dynamic and stimulating working environment
  • Competitive remuneration based on experience of the applicant
  • Workplace: Milan City Center, hybrid office policy and flexible working environment
  • The experience of living in a purpose-driven environment where your work has a massive impact on our company growth and footprint reduction
• Contractual arrangements and salary will be commensurate to the qualifications and skills of the successful candidate. Our policy is to build strong, lasting relationships which develop professional skills.

SPIN 360 is a Milan-based excellency specialized in the development of new sustainable business models and technologically and organizationally innovative solutions in several industries: Fashion & Design, Leather, Textile & Apparel, Footwear, Electricity, Automotive, Batteries, Wood and Furniture, Banking & Finance Electric Energy Production & Distribution, Pulp & Paper.

SPIN 360 supports companies in defining and implementing a multi-year sustainability and compliance strategy. It offers advanced services based on the latest scientific, technical, and manufacturing innovations.

With the experience gained from more than two decades of operations and research, SPIN 360 has developed proprietary platforms dedicated to monitoring, evaluating, and improving production processes for sustainable innovation.