Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.
A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Your mission
Job description
- Your mission at Climeworks is to grow the US sales volume with Financial Sector & PS customers, position Climeworks as the nr 1 CDR company & positively position our brand in the US within the Finance & PS industries.
- You inspire your US-based sales team to build up partnerships with financial and PS sector and close strategically relevant deals for Climeworks.
- You represent Climeworks at TOP US sectorial events for financial and PS and seek valuable partnerships within the sector.
- You help close existing opportunities and find ways to accelerate growth.
- You grow the existing US sales funnel, and reach additional targets to find opportunities for the next 12- 18 months.
- You build relationships with US C-level executives at our top prospecting companies.
- You set and follow up on clear and strong OKRs for your team, in line with company strategy.
Your story
Requirements
- You have extensive work experience and a network in enterprise selling, with a proven track record of success in the finance and insurance sectors.
- You are skilled in engaging and collaborating with C-level executives, driving strategic partnerships and high-impact deals.
- You have demonstrated expertise and technical competencies in enterprise sales, with strong communication and negotiating skills.
- You possess strong abilities in team management, effectively leading and motivating teams to achieve strategic goals and drive business success.
- You are inspiring, demonstrating key leadership behaviors and social competencies that foster inclusivity.
- You embody self-drive and motivation to combat climate change, with strong people management skills to empower your team and achieve impactful outcomes.
- You are proficient in US English.
- You are willing to travel up to 20%.
Disclaimer: At Climeworks, we carefully consider market indicators to determine the compensation model for our positions. The salary range has been set by factors such as function, career level, and location and therefore may vary. The US base salary for this full-time position is typically $200,000-$230,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We use the recruitment process to determine your career level, job-related skills, and depth of experience to make an informed and fair salary offer.
What We Offer:
At Climeworks, we foster a positive, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture. We care about the well-being of our Climeworkers and offer:
- Paid time off, including vacation.
- Flexibility to occasionally work remotely and adjust working hours.
- RSUs, making you a shareholder in our company.
- A competitive 401k plan and comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage for you and your dependents.
- A horizontal organization, a supportive team, and a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.
You will join a horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our careers portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Climeworks, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to apply. All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can make a difference.
We don’t accept candidate profiles from agencies for our positions.
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