Client Solutions Associate (Sales and Business Development)

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for early-career professionals with a background in environmental science or business who enjoy collaborative, project-based work in Pittsburgh.

Best fit for

  • Early-career professionals with a background in environmental science or business who enjoy collaborative, project-based work
    — “This is an early-career role ideal for someone eager to learn the business of ecological restoration”
  • Candidates who have experience in project-based industries and are comfortable with ambiguity
    — “Experience in a project-based industry such as environmental services, construction, energy, or consulting”
  • Individuals who are proactive, organized, and thrive on cross-functional collaboration
    — “You’ll work closely with senior members of the Client Solutions team and collaborate across departments”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve travel arrangements not explicitly detailed in the job description
    — “[INSERT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND MAIN PROJECTS]”
  • Candidates should be prepared for a mix of client outreach and internal coordination tasks
    — “supporting client outreach, internal coordination, and market research”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your communication skills and ability to create outreach materials like presentations
    — “preparing outreach materials in PowerPoint”
  • Demonstrate your interest in understanding business structures and regulatory trends
    — “developing a deeper understanding of RES’s services, the restoration business model, and how deals are structured”
  • Show your initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks and ask questions
    — “Are comfortable asking questions, working through ambiguity, and taking initiative”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • driving growth and impact
  • shaping successful partnerships
Typical background
environmental sciencebusinesscommunications

Skills & requirements

Required

Client OutreachInternal CoordinationMarket ResearchCommunicationSalesStrategic Planning

Preferred

Ecological RestorationEnvironmental Policy

Stack & domain

SalesClient ServicesConsultingEnvironmental IndustryBusiness SupportCRM Systems (zoho)Financial Terms (ebitda, Margin, Contract Value)CommunicationTeamworkOpen CommunicationDiverse PerspectivesResilientAdaptableResourcefulIntellectually CuriousEager To LearnEcological RestorationSustainabilityEnvironmental Challenges

About the role

Original posting from Resource Environmental Solutions LLC via Greenhouse

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.

RES is looking for a Client Solutions Associate to join our team.

As a Client Solutions Associate at RES, you’ll help drive growth and impact by supporting client outreach, internal coordination, and market research. This is an early-career role ideal for someone eager to learn the business of ecological restoration while developing communication, sales, and strategic skills. You’ll work closely with senior members of the Client Solutions team and collaborate across departments—including land, design, regulatory, and construction—to help shape successful, long-term partnerships. [INSERT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND MAIN PROJECTS]

Why You’ll Love This Job

You’ll grow your career in purpose-driven work. From the start, you’ll contribute to projects that restore land and water and help solve some of today’s most complex environmental challenges.

You’ll build connections across teams and industries. You’ll engage with experts in ecology, engineering, policy, and construction—while learning how RES supports clients in achieving regulatory and environmental goals.

You’ll gain skills that last. Whether it’s understanding contract structures, creating presentation materials, or reading market signals, you’ll develop a foundation in business development, strategy, and client engagement.

You’ll be part of a high-performing, supportive team. We’ll help you succeed through mentorship, structured learning, and real-world experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your morning reviewing market activity and updating a list of prospective leads in coordination with your regional Client Solutions Manager. Later, you might attend a virtual internal call to learn more about an upcoming stream restoration project, then help prepare a short presentation or proposal for a potential client.

Throughout the week, you’ll work on tracking leads, organizing data in Excel, preparing outreach materials in PowerPoint, or researching key regulatory drivers and trends. You’ll support internal meetings across functions and begin developing a deeper understanding of RES’s services, the restoration business model, and how deals are structured—from concept to contract.

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in environmental science, business, communications, marketing, or a related field

1+ year of experience in a related field (sales, client services, consulting, environmental industry, or business support)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with sales processes (RFPs, proposals, contracts) or CRM systems (Zoho preferred)

Comfort with basic financial terms (e.g., EBITDA, margin, contract value) and a desire to grow financial fluency

What Will Make You Stand Out

Experience in a project-based industry such as environmental services, construction, energy, or consulting

You will thrive in this position if you:

Enjoy building new relationships and developing your professional network

Are curious and eager to learn about ecological restoration, regulatory strategy, and market trends

Are organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities at once

Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines

Are comfortable asking questions, working through ambiguity, and taking initiative

Want to grow into a client-facing or strategic role over time

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.

Source: Resource Environmental Solutions LLC careers (Greenhouse)

Similar roles