Business Head (Carbon & Sustainability Solutions) - Upto 50 LPA

Talentiser has been mandated to hire a Business Head for a leading Climate-Tech company.

We are looking for a seasoned Business Head to lead and scale their carbon markets and

sustainability consulting business. This is a senior leadership role for someone with deep

experience in carbon credits, I-RECs, energy markets, or ESG-driven solutions, who can own

both strategy and execution.

You will be responsible for P&L, growth, and market leadership of this vertical, lead and

mentor Business Development and Account Management teams, drive enterprise partnerships,

and work closely with the CEO on long-term business and go-to-market strategy. This role

goes beyond sales it is about building a high-impact climate solutions business with

credibility, collaboration, and innovation at its core.

Note: Prior experience in carbon, power exchange, energy, or closely related sectors is

mandatory. Applications without relevant domain experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive the business strategy, P&L, and growth for carbon and sustainability

solutions

Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Business Development Managers and Account

Leaders across regions and sectors

Design and execute sector-specific GTM and expansion strategies in carbon markets

and ESG-led solutions

Build and deepen relationships with CXOs, Sustainability Heads, and senior decisionmakers

Oversee qualification, prioritisation, and conversion of high-value opportunities and

strategic accounts

Lead negotiations and closure of large, complex enterprise deals in carbon, clean

energy, and sustainability domains

Drive account growth, upsell, and cross-sell strategies while ensuring long-term client

success and retention

Stay ahead of evolving climate policies, regulations, global standards, and market

trends and convert them into business opportunities

Work directly with the CEO and leadership team on organizational strategy, product

market fit, and new market entry

Represent Sustainiam at international climate forums, industry conferences, and

high-level stakeholder engagements

Ensure robust pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM hygiene across the team

Who We're Looking For

You are a strategic, outcome-driven business leader who thrives in dynamic markets. You have

deep exposure to carbon or sustainability ecosystems, have led high-performing teams, and

can build and close complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Must-Have

1015 years of overall experience, with at least 57 years in carbon credits, I-RECs,

energy markets, or sustainability consulting

Strong background in carbon, power exchange, energy, or allied industries

Demonstrated track record of enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, and closing

large-scale deals

Experience in leading teams, managing P&L, and owning business outcomes

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy, or related

disciplines

Postgraduate degree in Business, Sustainability, or Environmental Management

preferred

Deep domain understanding of voluntary carbon markets, I-REC mechanisms, ESG

frameworks, and sustainability services

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities

Fluency in English; additional regional or global languages are a plus

A strategic, analytical mindset with a strong bias for action and measurable climate

impact

What You'll Gain

A core leadership role at one of India's leading climate-tech startups

Direct collaboration with the CEO and founding team on strategy and execution

Opportunity to represent Sustainiam globally through international forums, client

engagements, and strategic partnerships

Real ownership over business direction, market strategy, and revenue growth

Exposure to diverse sectors and global enterprises leading on climate action

A culture that supports autonomy, leadership, and innovation

A strong platform to shape the future of climate and sustainability markets in India

and beyond

Ready to lead a climate business with purpose and scale real sustainability impact

We'd be excited to connect with you, feel free to apply or drop an email to [Confidential Information]