Co-Founder & Managing Director, Cleantech JV

One Planet Studio; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity / stock options

Initial funding support

Access to proven business model and international partners

Support from One Planet Studio in strategy and finance

Job summary

A cleantech joint venture in Wisconsin seeks a Managing Director to build and lead a new business. This co-founder-level role involves end-to-end ownership including strategy, team building, and financial performance. Candidates should have 4-8+ years in business development and a strong B2B background. A Master's degree is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation with significant equity and upside potential, as well as funding support to initiate growth. Interested candidates should send their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or startup environments.
• Proven track record in building or scaling a business or market.
• Experience in B2B environments or related sectors is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate international models into scalable local business.
• Adapt value proposition to market needs and customer feedback.
• Identify growth opportunities and expansion pathways.
• Build a strong and defensible market position.
• Recruit and lead a high-performing local team.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial performance.

Skills

Commercial drive

Entrepreneurial ownership

Strong communication

Hands-on execution

Resilient and adaptable

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A cleantech joint venture in Wisconsin seeks a Managing Director to build and lead a new business. This co-founder-level role involves end-to-end ownership including strategy, team building, and financial performance. Candidates should have 4-8+ years in business development and a strong B2B background. A Master's degree is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation with significant equity and upside potential, as well as funding support to initiate growth. Interested candidates should send their CV to [e-mail].