Application Guide
How to Apply for Sales Development Associate
at EcoVadis
🏢 About EcoVadis
EcoVadis is unique as a leader in providing sustainability ratings for global supply chains, helping major corporations measure and improve their environmental and social impact. Working here means contributing directly to making global business more sustainable and ethical, which is increasingly critical in today's corporate landscape.
About This Role
As a Sales Development Associate at EcoVadis, you'll be the frontline in identifying and engaging senior executives at Global 500 companies to educate them on sustainability's business value and generate qualified leads for Account Executives. This role is impactful because you directly fuel revenue growth while advancing corporate sustainability practices worldwide.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves researching Global 500 companies' sustainability gaps, personalizing 30+ email/LinkedIn outreaches to procurement leaders, conducting 10-15 discovery calls to educate executives on sustainability ratings, and collaborating with account executives to hand off qualified meetings. You'll use CRM tools to track pipeline growth while staying updated on sustainability trends.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who EcoVadis Is Looking For
- A self-starter who thrives in remote settings and consistently initiates outreach (50+ emails/calls weekly) without supervision
- Someone genuinely passionate about sustainability who can articulate its business case to skeptical executives
- A relationship-builder skilled at engaging C-suite/procurement leaders via LinkedIn and tailored communications
- A team player who excels in structured environments with data-driven processes and collaborative sales teams
📝 Tips for Applying to EcoVadis
Quantify any past outreach metrics (e.g., 'generated 20 qualified meetings monthly via 300+ emails/calls') to demonstrate activity volume capability
Highlight specific sustainability knowledge or experience, even if informal (e.g., volunteering, coursework, personal projects)
Mention familiarity with supply chain/procurement terminology, as you'll target executives in these functions
Show remote work discipline by describing your home office setup and time management strategies
Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description like 'pipeline growth,' 'target accounts,' and 'discovery conversations'
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your motivation for advancing sustainability in business, not just sales', 'Specific examples of initiating relationships with senior stakeholders', 'How you maintain high activity volume in remote settings', "Understanding of EcoVadis's unique value proposition for Global 500 supply chains"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → EcoVadis's specific rating pillars (environment, labor, ethics, sustainable procurement)
- → Recent press releases about major client wins (e.g., Amazon, Johnson & Johnson partnerships)
- → The company's 'Together for Sustainability' initiative and industry partnerships
- → How sustainability ratings impact supply chain management and procurement decisions
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic applications that don't mention sustainability or supply chain relevance
- Focusing only on sales metrics without demonstrating purpose-driven motivation
- Inability to describe remote work discipline or structured outreach processes
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!