Commercial Associate

Rio; London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (After probation)

Private medical (After probation)

Employee discounts and more

Employee discounts and more

Job summary

A technology and sustainability firm is seeking an Entry Level Commercial Associate to provide support in business development and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 1 year of experience in a commercial role. The job offers a hybrid working model and requires excellent communication skills. Interested applicants should apply via email with answering specific questions regarding climate change.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a commercial role such as Founder's Associate or Business Development Associate.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment, preferably in tech or sustainability.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, taking ownership of projects and tasks.
• 1 year of experience in a commercial position such as Founder's Associate, Commercial Analyst, Business Development Associate, Sales Operations or Revenue Operations.
• Familiarity managing social media for any brand.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO and CCO on business development and partnerships.
• Conduct market and competitor research for strategy.
• Prepare client-facing proposals and presentations.
• Manage pipeline data, contracts and reporting to ensure smooth deal execution.
• Work with product, operations and marketing teams to deliver on commercial goals.
• Attend conferences and webinars supporting Rio's business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Initiative and independent work

Customer engagement in networking settings

Customer handling

Social media familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, geography, economics, mathematics, or related disciplines

Tools

Hubspot

Social media management (LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)

Job description

We are looking for bright and commercially focused applicants to join our commercial team working four days per week.

About us

Rio AI is an international sustainability and technology company headquartered in the UK. Through our intelligent sustainability software platform, we help businesses and individuals become more sustainable through data analysis, regulatory alignment, learning, and governance.

Role overview

Commercial Associate will work on business development, partnerships and key client opportunities, supporting the CEO and CCO directly.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and CCO directly on business development, partnerships and key client opportunities.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform go-to-market strategy.
• Prepare client-facing proposals, presentations and commercial documentation.
• Manage pipeline data, contracts and reporting to ensure smooth deal execution.
• Work closely with product, operations and marketing teams to deliver on commercial goals.
• Attend conferences and webinars supporting Rio\'s business development and thought leadership.

Role requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, geography, economics, mathematics, or any commercially focussed disciplines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to use initiative and work independently, taking ownership of projects and tasks.
• 1 year of experience in a commercial position such as Founder's Associate, Commercial Analyst, Business Development Associate, Sales Operations or Revenue Operations.
• Familiarity managing social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram etc.) for any brand.
• 1 year of experience working directly with customers in a networking setting.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced start up environment, i.e tech, sustainability, etc.
• Experience of Hubspot.

Benefits

• Pension (After probation)
• Private medical (After probation)
• Hybrid working (London office), 2-3 days per week
• Employee discounts and more

How to apply

Send your CV to [e-mail] with ‘Commercial Associate Position’ as the subject line and, in the body of the email, please answer the following questions in no more than 500 words:

1. What is one factor in the fight against climate change you feel is being overlooked?
2. Give an example of a time in a previous role where you contributed to the commercial decision-making process?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Given the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback. However, we aim to notify successful candidates within two weeks of each stage.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Software Development