Climate Strategist

• Environmental. The Earth is our protagonist. Protecting it is at the center of everything we do.

• Collaborative. Climate change affects us all. By working collaboratively we know we can make a difference within retail, and beyond.

• Honest. Our voice is informative and authentic. We want to share what we are working on, be open about the challenges, and build an ecosystem that creates change.

About the role

The Climate Strategist is a central expert role within Vaayu, working at the intersection of sales, customer success, product development, communications and LCA departments. The Climate Strategist acts as a subject matter expert, bringing both supply chain and apparel & retail sustainability knowledge to the quickly growing impact-driven startup.

In this role, you will work closely with customers to help them understand their environmental impact, scope tailored projects, and develop methodologies in collaboration with Vaayu’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and science teams. You will play a key role in project execution—translating data into actionable insights, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings to customers. Your expertise will help brands not only measure but also actively reduce their environmental footprint by guiding them through impact reduction strategies, supply chain interventions, and science-backed recommendations.

A successful candidate is highly collaborative as they work in an intersection of multiple departments from sales to science, have excellent communication skills as they will both present to and prepare materials for potential and existing customers, and enjoy working on solutions to complex problems as we are helping brands tackle one of the most important challenges of our lifetime.

This is a fully remote role that reports into the Head of Product and the Business Development teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Project Scoping: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through corporate and product impact assessments, supply chain emissions measurement, traceability, target setting, and reduction planning.
• Client Engagement & Solutions Development: Work closely with customers to understand their sustainability goals, scope tailored solutions, and provide expert recommendations on methodologies, data collection, and reporting.
• LCA & Environmental Impact Analysis: Collaborate with the LCA team to refine methodologies and ensure robust, science-based approaches for impact measurement and validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Customer Success, Product, Tech, Communications and Sales teams to align client needs with Vaayu’s evolving capabilities and ensure seamless project execution.
• Data Interpretation & Insights: Support clients in analysing and interpreting environmental data, ensuring findings are effectively translated into actionable sustainability strategies.
• Customer Outputs & Presentation: Lead the development of client-facing materials, reports, and presentations, communicating complex sustainability concepts in a clear and compelling way.
• Industry & Regulatory Expertise: Stay informed on industry best practices, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends in sustainability, bringing relevant insights to both internal teams and customers.
• Process Optimisation & Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to improving internal processes, developing best practices, and sharing knowledge across teams to enhance overall project efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in sustainability consulting or LCA project coordination, with a focus on environmental or sustainability projects.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of LCA methodologies and tools, with the ability to interpret and analyze environmental data.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience using project management software.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Problem-Solving: Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing project needs and client requirements.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Currently based in Europe.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for sustainability and a desire to contribute to meaningful environmental impact.