Carbon Credits Market Development Lead
Spring, TX, US

About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
What role you will play in our team
As the Carbon Credits Market Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of Low Carbon Solutions (LCS) voluntary carbon dioxide removal (CDR) portfolio by managing the technical due diligence and derisking process for corporate buyers around the world and establishing the competitive positioning of EM LCS CDR credits. You will develop compelling go-to-market strategies and new pursuits for CDR pathways through analysis of broader market trends and insights, translate complex CDR projects and credits into clear value propositions, and manage the interface with both the CDR buyers and project counterparties. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful external engagements resulting in achieving revenue generating outcomes, deep understanding of the voluntary carbon market (VCM) including methodologies and high-quality criteria, existing relationships with CDR buyers and broader ecosystem, and be passionate about growing the market.
What you will do
- Manage Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Credit buyer derisking process with technical and commercial teams. Execute CDR product marketing strategy to drive lead generation and sales enablement.
- Manage de-risking process with CDR buyers and Biogenic CO2 suppliers - execute engagement meetings including workshops, site visits, etc.
- Lead continuous improvement of the buyer engagement process and experience by leveraging technology, streamlining of communication and materials
- Drive strategy for EM CDR product marketing and establish CDR branding and high-quality product offer with LCS Marketing
- Develop educational and sales enablement tools to drive higher conversions
- Engage with broader ecosystem to ensure EM CDRs have compelling positions and remain competitive with the product offer in the global marketplace
- Lead the strategy and maturation of CDR pathways and new pursuits
- Develop strategy and roadmap for CDR pathways, leveraging market insights and EM capabilities and assets
- Define opportunity and build case for action for new CDR pursuits, partnering with LCS Origination and EM Technology teams
- Lead scoping of CDR business opportunities and sprints across the organization to determine risk and value assessments
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s/MBA a plus
- A minimum of 10 years of related market development or client facing experience, including 2+ years in carbon markets
- Engineering or Science background a plus
- Strong understanding of the energy industry, decarbonization pathways, net zero standards, and global carbon market trends and competitive landscape
- Self-directed, highly motivated and able to work as a team and independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate technical and commercial concepts clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Sense of ownership of work product and the ability to handle several deliverables simultaneously and prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines, often working across the organization
- Self-motivated and proactive individual with effective process management skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence
- Flexible and able to thrive in ambiguous environments
Your Benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
- More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
- Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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