At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.
The Ecological Solutions Manager (ESM) is responsible for selling advisory services, construction, and design-build across compensatory mitigation, water quality, ecological restoration, and/or resilience projects. This position is vital to the region’s sales and business development function and actively promotes RES’ solutions across the assigned region. We strongly prefer this person be based in a city where RES has an office, with preference for Houston, Raleigh, or Orlando. We are also open to candidates located elsewhere along either the East or West Coast, depending on business needs and candidate fit.
Responsibilities
- Achieve a defined annual sales target that enables RES to achieve its strategic growth plan
- Prospect and develop a sales pipeline of 4x to goal and drive growth in the core business and emerging strategic solutions
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the RES sales process to market its solutions to a list of target clients
- Position RES as a strategic advisor that monitors relevant client issues and engages with innovative solutions
- Attend and speak at conferences and trade groups, and identify other external leadership roles to elevate brand awareness for RES and drive lead generation
- Monitor and share feedback about changes in customer behavior and preferences so RES can actively refine its offering
We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:
- BA/BS Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, Agricultural Science, or similar Science
- Three or more years of Regulatory or Environmental consulting experience as a “seller-doer” responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of projects
- Demonstrated existing relationships with public agencies and regulators, private developers, consulting and engineering firms, non-profits, and academia within the assigned region or state.
- Advanced understanding of and experience with relevant environmental regulations and permits/approvals (e.g. CWA 404/402/401, NWP/IP, NPDES, ESA)
- Sound understanding of restoration design principles, approaches, and supporting technical information, such as engineering design plans, functional calculations, and ecological data
- Experience leading clients through complex negotiations, including creative procurement solutions and pricing strategies.
- Experience Selling to multiple stakeholders and build consensus that leads to commercial bookings.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of your time, business depending
What willo make you stand out:
- Experience in the review and preparation of regulatory documents and deliverables, and responding to agency comments
- Familiarity with GIS capabilities and functions.
- Exposure to estimating, scheduling, and budget development for project delivery
- Advanced Degree or additional qualifications in Project Management, such as Project Management Professional, that indicate an ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
- Relevant ecological restoration certifications, such as Professional Wetlands Scientist, Wetland Professional in Training, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, or a similar credential
- Experience leading a multidisciplinary team through a defined sales process to win projects.
Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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