Get to Know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, expertly combining decades of experience in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.
Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering comprehensive services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company operates the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, underscoring its commitment to high-quality carbon removal, backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.
By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global, purpose-driven team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders ready to tackle one of the world’s greatest challenges.
Will you join us?
Your Mission
Job Description
Climeworks Solutions is committed to providing high-quality carbon removal solutions to more than 200 multinational companies, including over 50% of the Forbes Global 2000 firms engaged in carbon dioxide removal (CDR). As the demand for top-tier CDR is projected to grow exponentially over the coming decades, Climeworks Solutions aims to lead in scaling this emerging market and shaping its future.
We combine a holistic approach to carbon removal portfolio design with over a decade of hands-on expertise in CDR, built through our pioneering work in Direct Air Capture technology. Climeworks Solutions advises organizations on their carbon removal strategies and delivers curated portfolios across both nature-based and engineered solutions, providing end-to-end services to support the achievement of their climate goals.
By advancing the most competitive and high-quality solutions in the CDR market, Climeworks Solutions accelerates the global transition to net zero while unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
Your Role
- Strategic Account Development: Build and prioritize your own pipeline by connecting with key stakeholders and developing strong relationships across all levels of seniority within target accounts.
- Climate Strategy & CDR Advisory: Lead the offering process by analyzing customer needs and climate strategies, advising them on their net-zero journeys, and designing tailored CDR proposals in collaboration with cross-functional experts.
- Business Development & Industry Engagement: Represent Climeworks Solutions at leading conferences and industry events, initiating communication campaigns to develop new opportunities.
- Partnerships & Alliance Management: Maintain and develop relationships with industry alliances and associations that contribute to commercial success.
- Commercial Negotiation Leadership: Lead negotiation phases, orchestrating the contributions of all necessary departments and specialists.
- Customer Success & Portfolio Management: Manage successful account operations, ensuring delivery of carbon dioxide removal credits and providing market insights to customers.
Your Story
Requirements
- What Drives You: You are enthusiastic about building a new, climate-relevant industry with immense market potential. You thrive on the potential of creating success in the carbon removal sector alongside a dedicated and dynamic team.
- Educational Background: You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Climate, Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree or equivalent advanced qualification is an advantage.
- Experience: You have a proven track record in developing businesses in emerging markets, with at least 8 years of experience in commercial roles with B2B accounts, ideally in entrepreneurial environments.
- Skills & Strengths: Strong leadership skills, adept at developing trust with customers, excellent networking abilities, analytical strengths, and a talent for navigating agile environments confidently.
- Language & Communication: Exceptional English skills (C2 level) with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and structured narratives, and experience with public speaking.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days each year, plus public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you; we offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: Receive a fair base salary paired with an equity package—your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
- Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us expand our team and earn bonuses for successful referrals.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require onsite work at least three days per week. The flexible job title indicates the option for full-time or part-time employment based on your preferences.
Please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.