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Strategic Partnerships Manager - Tech, Media, Telco

San Francisco, United States
Ready to join a team of visionaries who is dedicated to solving one of humankind’s greatest challenges?

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 build impactful partnerships with technology, media, and telecom companies, helping them achieve net zero through innovative carbon removal solutions. By understanding partner needs, engaging key stakeholders, and positioning Climeworks as the global CDR leader, you will accelerate the growth of the carbon removal market and drive meaningful change in the TMTindustry. 

  • Build strong relationships with partners: You ask the right questions to understand where companies are in their sustainability journey, and use that to craft mutually beneficial partnerships. 

  • Manage programs effectively: You develop and execute a comprehensive game plan on carbon removal to help companies reach their ambitious sustainability goals. 

  • Demonstrate strong business acumen: You demonstrate strong commercial judgement in generating partnership opportunities, progressing them, and building on them in ways that benefit both Climeworks and our partners. 

  • Adapt global best practices to local conditions: You work directly with the Global Head of TMT to adapt the global strategy for the US market. 

Your story

Requirements
  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 

  • You bring 8+ years of commercial experience, including 3+ years in customer-facing roles such as advisory, partnerships, or sales. 

  • You have experience managing a sales funnel or a similar prospecting process. 

  • You have a well-established network within the technology sector. 

  • You possess working knowledge of key climate change solutions. 

  • You understand Net Zero targets, renewable energy, and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). 

  • You are a strong communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. 

  • You thrive in a high-growth, tech-driven scale-up environment. 

  • You bring a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. 

  • You operate with high integrity in all professional interactions. 

  • You are willing to travel up to 25%. 

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 $130,000-$170,000. 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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