Job title: Founding Business Development Rep | Climate Tech | USA
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: New York City, NY - (onsite)
Job published: 2025-08-01
Job ID: 33068
Contact name: Craig Hughes
Phone number: +447787701903

Job Description

Opportunity | Founding Business Development Rep | Climate Tech | Start-up | New York City (onsite)

Athlete Origin are delighted to be working on behalf of a Climate Tech start-up who are seeking to hire a Founding Business Development Rep from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in the USA.

Our clients are building the future of in-home sales—starting with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Their platform gives contractors instant access to rebate data, product specs, and quoting tools, helping them close more jobs and accelerate the clean energy transition. Backed by Sequoia, Bling Capital, and top climate investors, they are one of NYC’s most exciting early-stage startups. 

What you’ll do:

  • Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
  • Consistently achieve revenue targets.
  • Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
  • Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
  • Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.


What you’ll need:

  • Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
  • A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
  • Previous exposure to sales is a bonus.
  • High performance sporting background.
  • Right to work in the USA.


Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

  • $55-60k base salary + UNCAPPED commission - Year 1 = $85-90k
  • Equity package.
  • Onsite working enviroment (4-days pw in Financial district office)
  • 6-8 months promotion plan.
  • Health Insurance or 401K options
  • High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.


Please contact darren@athlete-origin.com for more information.