About Gradyent

Half of all energy in the world is consumed in the form of heating, used in either buildings or industrial processes. Smart production, exchange and consumption of heating is the most significant opportunity for cities and industries to decarbonise. Gradyent is a leading scale-up company with a mission to help cities and industries to decarbonise faster by digitising their heating networks with our digital twin. Backed by a group of top investors, we are scaling the platform globally.

We currently have a team of 70+ people and offices in Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary & beyond. Our team combines AI and energy specialists, data scientists and top-tier consulting alums. We are expanding quickly and looking for an experienced Commercial Development Associate to help us scale in the industrial sector.

What we do

We offer a SaaS solution to create digital twins of heating networks. These digital twins, powered by AI and analytics, optimise district heating networks and industrial steam networks from heat production to distribution and consumption. As a result, we are transforming networks by reducing CO2 emissions and optimising operations in terms of temperatures, pressures, and other metrics. These AI solutions minimise energy usage, CO2 emissions and operating costs while maintaining the proper end-user service levels.

Who you are

You’re a passionate and adaptable individual with excellent communication skills, you have a knack for connecting with people and can nurture professional relationships. Whether you have a degree in business or engineering, or you’re a quick learner with an entrepreneurial mindset, you are ready to help us with our mission and grow. You are tech-savvy, fast learning, proactive, and results driven. You can easily digest complex ideas and distill it into simple messaging. You love building business with high-tech solutions.

What you will do

As a Commercial Development Associate, you will be part of Gradyent’s international business development team. You will help/support/co-develop/lead in building up our business of decarbonizing industries with our innovative Digital Twin software in The Netherlands, and far beyond.

You will join us in our journey to decarbonize industrial heating systems globally, brainstorming new ways to connect with companies and support their efforts to reduce their CO2 emissions. Your role involves contributing to our mission, using up-to-date methods to engage with leaders in industry, and crafting compelling narratives that spark their interest in potential collaborations.

You'll have the flexibility to creatively strategize ways to help us achieve our goals, from refining our market positioning to brainstorming marketing tactics and exploring potential partnerships. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience and grow in a dynamic sales environment.

What you bring

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• You enjoy working with and interacting with clients.
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• You are an effective multi-tasker and can efficiently manage multiple projects.
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• You are fluent in English, and preferably one other language as well.
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• Technologically savvy: You enjoy working with and learning about high-tech solutions and can translate technical subjects into commercially relevant material.
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• Networking skills: You can build and nurture professional relationships to expand the company’s network of clients & partners.
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• You can work cross-functionally with members from different teams.
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• You have a proven track record of success and are coachable.
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• You have a strong interest in sustainability and/or Climate Tech.
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• You enjoy working in an international environment and travelling abroad.
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Bonus points:

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• You have experience in these sectors: Industry, energy, marketing, technology (SaaS), or renewables.
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• You have experience in business development and/or consultancy.
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Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Gradyent, we support a growth mindset for our teams through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

What we offer

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• A very ambitious scale-up: just raised Series A from an international consortium of investors in the sustainable energy industry.
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• The opportunity to directly impact sustainability and the energy transition
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• Being part of a mission to make the world more sustainable by reducing losses in heating: the most significant opportunity for cities to decarbonise.
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• A competitive salary with a variable incentive on top.
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• An excellent benefits package and fantastic team events
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• A great scale-up dynamic with a high-performance culture while having fun (drinks, offsites, sports events).
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