Manager, Advisory Services

A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With 6 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR uses its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit BSR for more information.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Advisory Services will perform a wide range of duties to drive business development, deliver projects and assist in team management. With a strong consulting and business development background, the Manager will work with the Advisory Services team to create innovative solutions that deliver value to BSR clients. The employee will work with top-level labor and environmental experts in China, and around the world, to put their ideas into action. This will include leading the China team's approach to the Consumer Products industry, delivering and executing projects, as well as working with the China leadership to coordinate and grow the China presence and team work. The position will report to the BSR China Director and be based in the Guangzhou office.

Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Contact potential clients and member companies to develop business opportunities, with a particular focus on consulting work.
• Create project proposals and carry through negotiations to contract signature.
• Work with BSR US and EU teams to create industry wide business development strategies and follow multi-national business opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective communication with member companies operating in the region.

Project Management:

• Deliver projects to the needs, expectations and timelines of the customer.
• Coordinate team capacity to properly manage multiple projects with different clients and industries.
• Work collaboratively with the project team, providing guidance, support or assistance as appropriate.
• Communicate pro-actively to BSR regarding project needs, status and updates.

Collaborative Team Leadership:

• Work with project team to build an effective business development and consulting team.
• Be a knowledge sharer.
• Be an enabler.
• Be a team player.

Other duties as required and assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

NOTE: Only candidates with these specific requirements will be considered:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5-10 years of work experience in a consulting or business development role.
• Ability to follow business development leads, work with clients to establish needs and carry projects into the implementation stage.
• Knowledge of key CSR content areas, such as: stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights, or sustainable development preferred.
• Knowledge related to business processes such as strategic planning, organizational development, training programs, performance management, change management, etc. preferred.
• Native written and spoken English required.
• China business experience and Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred.
• Previous experience at multinational consulting companies preferred.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.

To Apply: 

Please apply only online.