Head of Market Growth
First Climate
Company Overview
First Climate AG
Bad Vilbel, Hesse, Germany
1999
Approximately 120 employees (Source: growjo.com). The company achieved an estimated revenue of 25.4 million USD in 2023 (Source: growjo.com).
What They Do
First Climate focuses on climate protection services rather than developing specific technologies for renewable energy generation such as solar or wind power. The company offers comprehensive solutions in environmental management, voluntary and regulatory carbon trading, consulting, renewable energy procurement, water management, and sustainable investments (Source: firstclimate.com). Their products and services include calculating carbon footprints, developing climate strategies, and offsetting emissions through certified credits offered under standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard and the Gold Standard (Source: firstclimate.com). Their target markets span Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, serving hundreds of clients from the corporate sector, public institutions, and international organizations (Source: leadiq.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by First Climate include early carbon market initiatives, such as the launch of the Hesse Tender in 2004 in Germany and a climate fund for investors in 2000 (Source: firstclimate.com). The company is currently developing verified emission reduction and removal projects that are certified to high standards worldwide. Current major projects include a long-term partnership with Impact Carbon and Impact Water for climate protection measures, as well as the Coversol Solar Investments spin-off, which has initiated a photovoltaic project in Italy (Source: firstclimate.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, First Climate has celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting milestones such as partnerships with Impact Carbon in 2021 and the establishment of project development units in 2023 (Source: firstclimate.com). Hannover Finanz included the company in its portfolio in 2022 to support growth through equity, while Gestalterbank was involved in the financing (Source: hf-equity.de).
Working There
First Climate offers positions in climate consulting, project development, and financing, including roles such as Junior Project Manager and Carbon Project Developer (Source: growjo.com). The company culture emphasizes long-term partnerships and innovation in voluntary measures, supported by an international team of about 120 employees (Source: firstclimate.com).
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Job Description
This role is not for follower. It's for a senior commercial leader who takes the initiative to build markets, open doors, and closes complex, high-value deals that matter - for clients, for the business, and for the planet.
In this role, you are responsible for driving growth from strategy to execution. You create momentum, set clear direction, and inspire your team to succeed. By leading a high-performing and driven team, you ensure measurable and sustainable business impact.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Drive and scale international revenue growth through strategic, high-value B2B sales;
- Win and grow major corporate clients into long-term strategic partnerships;
- Lead complex sales processes with senior decision-makers across global organizations;
- Build and manage a disciplined sales pipeline that delivers consistently;
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating climate strategy into commercial value;
- Spot and crack high-potential industries, using sharp market insight and timing to win;
- Lead by example: set ambitious targets build a high-performance sales culture;
- Represent First Climate externally - at industry events, conferences, and in key networks - strengthening our market authority.
Specific Requirements
- Proven success and experience in complex B2B sales, key account management, or business development with a strong record of achieving targets;
- You actively look for and develop new business opportunities instead of waiting for them;
- Strong commercial understanding and confident in managing pipelines, forecasts, and revenue goals;
- A supportive and reliable leader who sets clear expectations and helps teams succeed;
- Experience selling complex solutions to large organizations; experience in sustainability or energy is a plus;
- Professional fluency in English and German with strong communication skills.
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About the role
March 13, 2026
Full time
Company
March 13, 2026
On-site
Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Hydropower , Bioenergy , Energy Storage , Geothermal Energy , Hydrogen
- Bad Vilbel, Germany
Senior level
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