Amazon

Business Developer, Sustainability Solutions, WW Sustainability

Amazon$147K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or related field
  • Proven ability to negotiate and execute complex business agreements
  • Experience influencing leadership decisions with strategic recommendations
  • Strong background in managing cross-functional programs and building processes
  • Ability to analyze data for business insights and recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales strategy for the Carbon Credits Service
  • Implement customer acquisition strategies for sustainability initiatives
  • Develop consistent business development processes and frameworks
  • Manage high-level engagements with major clients and partners
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders
  • Identify new partnerships that support Amazon's sustainability goals
  • Provide insights on customer needs within voluntary carbon markets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Access to mental health support and employee assistance programs
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement options
  • Ongoing mentorship and career development opportunities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Developer for the Carbon Credits Service. As a senior leader on our Worldwide Sustainability team, you will drive customer value and build strategic partnerships-all in service of Amazon's commitment to accelerating climate action.

*Role can be located in Luxembourg also

Key job responsibilities

- Drive sales strategy and execution for the Carbon Credits Service

- Develop and implement customer acquisition and engagement strategies for both the Carbon Credits Service and Amazon Sustainability Exchange

- Build repeatable BD processes, frameworks, and playbooks that enable team scalability

- Lead and manage complex engagements with potential customers, including Climate Pledge signatories, suppliers, and Amazon enterprise customers

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders at the C-suite and executive level

- Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Amazon's sustainability strategy

- Contribute to business strategy development for both the Carbon Credits Service and Amazon Sustainability Exchange

- Provide thought leadership on customer needs in voluntary carbon markets and sustainability solutions

- Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deal negotiations with minimal oversight

- Develop and apply deal frameworks that balance customer needs with business objectives

- Conduct thorough partner diligence and detailed quantitative analysis

- Track and report on key performance metrics (sales, pipeline, conversion rates, customer engagement)

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Amazon, including technology teams, environmental impact teams, and business units

- Synthesize complex partnership, negotiation, and strategy considerations into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership

- Present business performance, strategic recommendations, and insights in high-visibility forums

- Represent Amazon at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements related to carbon markets and sustainability

- Build credibility and trust with internal executives and external partners through strategic thinking and consistent execution

About the team

Diverse Experiences:

World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture:

It's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth:

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in developing, negotiating and executing business agreements

- Experience in a professional field or military

- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations

- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
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Revenue
$386 billion
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