Experienced strategy consultant

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At The Terrace we're looking for a strategy consultant - sustainability with 5 - 10 years of experience to join our team.

About the job

The Terrace is looking for an enthusiastic sustainability professional for a strategy consultant position at an agency that is 100% committed to positive change and part of the B Corp community. You will seize the opportunity to work on various ESG and sustainability strategy projects with national and international clients and will act with them on sustainable impact. You will do this together with an ambitious & dynamic team in the heart of Amsterdam.

Who are we

As a team, we inspire clients to put sustainability at the heart of their strategy, and to inspire and activate their stakeholders through strong communication. This way, they take on their role as drivers of the new economy. We are growing fast and are looking for reinforcements to be the best agency in our class! As The Terrace, we support our clients to boost positive change in their organisation and sector. We combine extensive knowledge of complex sustainability challenges at corporate and sector level with the talent to translate that into meaningful strategies and implementation. We bring expertise on strategy, stakeholder engagement, impact measurement and reporting to engage our clients on all fronts towards sustainability.

We believe that companies are the best levers for positive change. We help them with this transformation. This doesn’t happen overnight; instead, we are often working with our clients for a long period to not only develop strategies, but also work on implementation, communication and engagement, both internal and external. We always put maximum effort into developing strategies which are not only successful in the short term but are also future proof. Basically, everything we do revolves around one central question: "What is the best thing you can do with your brand/organisation?" With this question we create value for our clients, society and the planet.

The Terrace has experience with clients in a wide range of sectors, but has a focus on food & agriculture, fashion & textiles, the energy transition, and the circular economy. In the last 14 years, we have worked for more than 145 clients, ranging from large international companies and SMEs to NGOs and the Dutch government. We are proud to contribute to positive change with stakeholders such as Albert Heijn, A.S. Watson, ASICS, Action, De Vegetarische Slager, Port of Amsterdam, UTZ / Rainforest Alliance, Booking.com, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Beter Leven keurmerk, Tony's Chocolonely, MVO Nederland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Panasonic, and many others.

As an agency, we have a close network with media, NGOs, stakeholder platforms and specialised professionals. We are a certified B Corp and as a service provider on the B Corp Way platform we also help other companies in Europe to become certified. 

Your role in the team

As a consultant your goal is to guide our clients to make sustainable impact. You bring the knowledge, confidence, and energy to inspire and drive projects forward. You play a leading role in the execution of strategy projects, for which you also manage project teams. You are the main point of contact for the client, guiding the processes and providing specific inputs and outputs. In addition, you support The Terrace in the development of new products and services to address sustainability challenges.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • You convert our clients’ wishes into a thorough proposal and action plan
  • Within the project, you are responsible for deliverables, process, budget and relationship management
  • You actively contribute to the growth of the organisation, by attracting new clients, helping to develop and standardise products, and coaching colleagues in their work, so that together we can continuously improve our business
  • You build and maintain relationships with our local and international clients, ensuring they are supported by The Terrace in every step towards sustainability
  • You develop and enhance your ‘thought leadership’ as a consultant, with your own skills and specialism on topics and services offered by The Terrace
  • You support the team in the overall ‘thought leadership’ and positioning of The Terrace, for example in external communications

Next to your project work, our team offers professional development opportunities, and encourages entrepreneurship and flexibility to develop yourself and your own ideas, wherever you see opportunities.

Your skills & experience

  • University degree (MA or MSc) in business and/or related studies, with a focus on sustainability
  • 5-10 years of relevant work experience as a consultant, preferably in the field of sustainability and/or strategy
  • You are very proficient with sustainability and strategy frameworks such as materiality analysis, strategy houses, ESG, the SDGs
  • You have experience with measuring & reporting and disclosure frameworks such as GHG protocol, Science Based Targets and B Corporation.
  • Experience with environmental (GHG, water, waste, etc.) and social (human rights, diversity & inclusion, labour conditions) impact measurement and management is a plus
  • Through your previous work experience, you bring along an interesting network of potential clients and other stakeholders
  • Your knowledge in the field of sustainability is up to date, with an emphasis on one of The Terrace's focus areas: food & agriculture, fashion & textiles, the energy transition, and the circular economy
  • Analytical, fast thinking, and strong conceptual and planning abilities, through which you can simplify complex sustainability challenges and turn them into actions
  • Excellent capabilities to immerse yourself in the client, you see creative possibilities and opportunities for clients to implement sustainability as a growth factor
  • You enjoy working both as a team player and autonomously, overseeing various projects and tasks, and keep track of the results to be achieved
  • Strong social skills, you enjoy building and maintaining good relationships with clients and various stakeholders
  • Strong Dutch and English language skills (oral and written)
  • You are curious, service-oriented, proactive and you are ambitious about the joint results and the sustainability impact we can make together
  • You are flexible and a quick learner: you like to switch quickly between topics and clients
  • You have excellent project and time management skills

Good to know

  • We offer a contract for 32-36 hours per week for 1 year, after which we together look at possible extension and renewal
  • We offer a market conform salary based on experience, with 25 holiday days (based on 40 hours per week) and a pension plan
  • You preferably work from our office in Amsterdam a couple of days per week, but we also accommodate flex-time schedules and telecommuting
  • In line with our goal to be a diverse and inclusive organisation, we make optimal use of the diversity of talents and capacities in the labour market. All (future) employees are enabled to contribute to the company's results within their means, regardless of their age, stage of life, position, gender, or cultural background

Would you like to apply?

Do you want to join our team as our new Experienced strategy consultant? Then we'd love to hear about you! Write in your motivation letter what your ideal working week looks like, why you aspire this job and why you are best suited. Please send your motivation letter together with your CV.