Sustainability Strategist - Fashion & Sporting Goods (...

About This RoleAs a Principal Sustainability Strategist at Quantis, you will occupy a senior leadership role driving strategic development within the Fashion and Sporting Goods sector. You will establish and nurture high impact, C-suite level client relationships, positioning Quantis as the preferred partner for sustainability transformation. You will contribute to the company’s revenue growth, strengthen our market presence, lead large-scale sustainability projects, develop innovative service offerings, and build external visibility for Quantis in the marketplace.What You’ll DoBusiness Development & Client Value Creation: Network actively with senior client leadership, establish trusted advisory relationships, and unlock transformational conversations. Own and drive the full sales process with targets co-defined with the Branch MD and Global Sector Lead. Position Quantis as the go-to strategic partner for sustainable business transformation. Explore the full business integration potential of sustainability, including risk mitigation (e.g., climate risk, regulatory exposure), cost savings (e.g., supply chain efficiency, resource optimization), and revenue protection & growth (e.g., brand equity, customer loyalty).Project Leadership & Delivery Excellence: Lead large-scale sustainability strategy projects with high visibility and complexity. Align with BCG teams to create joint offerings and hybrid delivery models. Ensure commercial rigor in pricing and profitability while maintaining high-impact delivery. Review transformation journeys regularly with clients to maintain alignment and momentum.Leadership & Team Development: Lead and coach teams on the commercial side of consulting delivery, mentoring consultants with a focus on business impact. Demonstrate a consultancy mindset—structured problem solving, client empathy, and the ability to guide organizations through ambiguity. Foster boldness and proactivity; seek out value creation novation & Sector Thought Leadership: Co-develop innovative sustainability strategy offerings specific to fashion and sporting goods. Contribute to the strategic sector agenda, define emerging priorities, and establish Quantis’ point of view in this evolving landscape.Why This Role Matters NowWith growing scrutiny on ESG agendas and political headwinds challenging environmental progress, this role is designed for someone who can communicate value beyond virtue and make the business case for sustainability compelling to any boardroom. We seek a commercial leader who is also a strategic thinker, able to partner with C-level executives and guide them toward decisions that align profitability with purpose.What We’re Looking For10+ years in strategic consulting or enterprise account management with success in executive relationship building and business development.Deep understanding of sustainability within the Fashion & Sporting Goods sector, with a track record of driving strategic client initiatives.Experience across supply chains, regulatory landscapes, and innovation cycles.Skilled communicator and facilitator with executive presence and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable leading initiatives in complex or ambiguous settings.Fluent in English and comfortable in international team settings.Other Details To ConsiderLocation: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, VT, WA (NY / Boston Preferred)Optimal start date: As soon as possibleFrequent collaboration with other Quantis branches (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany)Travel: 30% both local and internationalCompensation target for this role ranges from $160,000 per year to $169,000 per yearQuantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment. We are committed to DEI and have a statement describing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles. Our DEI statements emphasize elevating the voices of all Quantisians and fostering an inclusive culture across our organization and value chain. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25