Application Guide

How to Apply for Client Solutions Manager (Sales and Business Development)

at Resource Environmental Solutions

🏢 About Resource Environmental Solutions

Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) is a leader in ecological restoration, focusing on nature-based infrastructure that restores ecosystems and sequesters carbon. Working here means contributing to tangible environmental impact through large-scale mitigation, water quality, and resilience projects that address climate change.

About This Role

As a Client Solutions Manager, you'll drive sales of integrated ecological restoration projects, acting as the primary interface between RES and clients (e.g., developers, agencies). Your work directly secures funding for projects that restore wetlands, streams, and habitats, making a measurable environmental difference.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a call with a developer to discuss mitigation needs for a new project, followed by a review of financial models for a potential wetland banking deal. Afternoon involves coordinating with regulatory specialists to ensure compliance and preparing a proposal for a resilience project with a municipal client.

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🎯 Who Resource Environmental Solutions Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years selling complex environmental solutions (e.g., mitigation banking, water quality credits) with multi-year sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
  • Possesses a BS/BA in Environmental Science, Business, or Engineering, and can interpret financial models to assess deal viability.
  • Excels at identifying leads, managing external relationships, and leading proposal development with cross-functional teams.
  • Understands regulatory frameworks (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act) and can navigate agency interactions effectively.

📝 Tips for Applying to Resource Environmental Solutions

1

Highlight specific experience with nature-based infrastructure projects or ecological restoration sales, not just generic business development.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Closed $2M in wetland mitigation credits over 3 years' or 'Managed a pipeline of 15+ multi-stakeholder deals.'

3

Show familiarity with RES's project types: mitigation banking, water quality trading, and resilience (e.g., living shorelines).

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, design, and project teams.

5

Research RES's recent projects (e.g., Great Dismal Swamp restoration) and mention them in your cover letter to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for ecological restoration and how it aligns with RES's mission of restoring ecosystems and sequestering carbon.", 'Proven ability to manage complex, long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders (e.g., developers, agencies, landowners).', 'Specific examples of leading proposal development and structuring deals in mitigation or water quality markets.', "Your understanding of financial models and how you've used them to communicate deal health to internal teams and clients."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RES's project portfolio on their website, focusing on mitigation banking and resilience projects (e.g., coastal restoration).
  • → Understand the regulatory landscape: Clean Water Act Section 404, mitigation sequencing, and water quality trading programs in your region.
  • → Read recent news or case studies about RES's work (e.g., partnerships with The Nature Conservancy or federal agencies).
  • → Familiarize yourself with competitors like Westervelt Ecological Services or Ecosystem Investment Partners to understand market positioning.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you navigated a multi-stakeholder sales process with conflicting priorities. How did you align them?
2 How do you assess the financial viability of a mitigation or water quality project? Walk me through your process.
3 What experience do you have with regulatory agencies (e.g., USACE, EPA) and how do you build relationships with them?
4 Tell me about a complex proposal you led. How did you coordinate across land, regulatory, and design teams?
5 How do you stay updated on environmental regulations and market trends (e.g., carbon credits, water quality trading)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on general sales metrics; emphasize environmental impact and stakeholder management instead.
  • Avoid vague language like 'passionate about the environment' without backing it up with specific experience (e.g., habitat restoration sales).
  • Don't ignore the financial aspect: failing to mention experience with P&L or deal modeling can make you seem unprepared for the role's requirements.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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