Business Development Manager, New Materials

over 1 year ago
Full time role
$90k-$110k/Year
Manhattan, New York, NY, US... more
Manhattan, New York, NY, US... more

Company

Aether is an award-winning climate tech startup and certified B-Corporation founded by jewelry industry veterans who could no longer tolerate ...

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Job Description

About Aether

Aether is an award-winning carbon technology startup based in New York City. We transform captured carbon into valuable forms of solid carbon - starting with breathtaking diamond gemstones. Aether's air-grown diamonds are the rarest in the world and the first to have a tangible, positive impact on the environment. We are the first and only diamond producer in the world to receive B Corp certification. We toe the line between science and culture because we believe that both matter if we’re going to change the world. We view ourselves as a mission with a company and not the other way around. We aim to use commerce as an engine for change. Aether has raised over $23MM in funding to date and is growing quickly.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value and promote diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or (dis)ability. We care more about your actual qualifications than where you went to college. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere and talent comes in many forms. If anyone understands the value of a diamond in the rough, it’s us. We are looking for exceptional people who want to do well for themselves while driving real change in the world. We believe the future is a luxury. Will you help us shape it?

 

About the Role

Aether is looking for a highly motivated, technical Business Development Manager to join our team. You will work alongside the C-suite to help research, identify, and execute new business opportunities that are central to the company’s growth plans. In this position, you will research novel manufacturing methods, write business cases, own various certification projects, and drive forward various mission-critical projects. This role offers not only an employment opportunity but a professional growth and development opportunity. You’ll have the chance to receive mentorship and career growth guidance from world-class experts with decades of experience, previous successful entrepreneurial ventures, and valuable networks. This position reports directly to the company’s Chief Operations Officer.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist C-suite with the management and execution of high-priority projects
  • Lead 3rd party certification initiatives with companies like B Lab, SCS Global Services, and Bureau Veritas
  • Identify and investigate promising research pathways for new products
  • Build business cases and offer positions on potential future products
  • Manage and build relationships with vendors and business partners
  • Assist with carbon accounting and external impact initiatives
  • Identify, research, and assist with the writing of grant proposals
  • Manage grant writing contractors

 

Qualifications

  • Based in or near NYC
  • B.S. in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • MBA or MEM
  • 4+ years of professional experience

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Materials development experience
  • Experience working for a startup
  • Knowledge of the climate tech landscape

 

Employment Type

  • Full-time
  • Hybrid attendance model: WFH Mon & Fri, in-office Tues-Thurs

 

Compensation & Benefits

Our goal is to reward the right candidate with the chance to grow professionally and financially with our company.

  • Base salary: $90,000 - $110,000
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Unlimited PTO (3-week minimum)
  • Robust medical, dental and vision insurance packages
  • 401K retirement plans available
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Equity ownership opportunities
  • Diverse & inclusive culture
  • Countless opportunities to make a real difference in the world

 

Please Note:

Studies show that men are likely to apply for jobs for which they meet only 60% of the qualifications, while women and other marginalized groups are much more likely to hesitate unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. We don’t think that’s right. At Aether, we are inspired by what’s possible, and we are actively working to create a new, better reality. So, even if you do not meet every requirement or check every box, we encourage all who are interested to apply.

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