Do you want to join a fast-growing company leading the acceleration of the clean economy? Are you passionate about helping a range of companies tackle their climate impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills and love to collaborate? If so, we invite you to apply to GreenBiz Group’s Account Executive position.
The Position: We’re looking for an Account Executive to help accelerate GreenBiz’s strategic growth.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Generate/manage a sales territory and pipeline and achieve sales quota focused on selling thought leadership products to marketing, communications and sustainability leaders at large companies
- Establish and maintain key senior level relationships with existing customers and prospects
- Qualify and engage customers/prospects by identifying objectives and conveying a clear value proposition through compelling phone-based and in-person sales meetings
- Prioritize, create and manage high volume of clear, concise sales proposals by strategically packaging, pricing and addressing customer objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge and passion for sustainability related topics including clean energy, technology, infrastructure, transportation, sustainable finance, circular economy and more
- Collaborate internally and externally while balancing revenue targets with customer service needs
Additional responsibilities include:
- Develop compelling email and phone-based prospecting campaigns that are timely and relevant
- Attend local and national networking events for prospecting and relationship building
- Maintain and manage all activities in Salesforce and leverage other sales/marketing tools including Linkedin and Marketo
- Comfort with public speaking, presentations and/or event session moderation a bonus
Requirements:
- 2-5 years experience in sales, business development, customer success, consulting, cleantech and/or startups
- Ability to work independently, deliver results and address customer objectives
- Existing knowledge and contacts of corporate sustainability, energy, transportation, cleantech and/or related industry a bonus
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain an eye for detail, high level of organizational skills and ability to multitask
- BA or equivalent preferred
- In support of GreenBiz Group’s desire to provide and maintain a safe workplace, we are requiring all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and will follow scientific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.
About GreenBiz Group
GreenBiz offers a culture that is collaborative, hardworking and fun. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, just steps away from the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART and AC Transit lines. Currently we are all working remotely from home. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying and familiarize yourself with our website at www.greenbiz.com.
We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:
- Full health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Generous holiday schedule
- Discretionary paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Reimbursement for home office expenses
- Employee stock option plan
Equal Employment Opportunity
GreenBiz Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The Position
Are you a tenacious and prolific journalist excited about covering applied and information technologies for addressing climate change? Do you want to be part of a dynamic media company dedicated to accelerating a just transition to a clean economy?
GreenBiz is seeking a driven individual to lead its Editorial coverage of the dynamic climate tech ecosystem — including agtech, carbontech, zero-emissions transportation approaches, microgrids and renewable energy technologies.
In this new Editorial role, you’ll establish GreenBiz as an authority about startups, venture capitalists and corporate champions of climate tech through articles, newsletters and other media. The individual will report to the Editorial Director, and collaborate closely with members of the company’s Editorial, Events and Startup Programming teams. While our headquarters is in Oakland, California (temporarily remote), the location is flexible, depending on the candidate. We will entertain remote and on-location scenarios.
In your cover letter, please describe why you are the right person to elevate our coverage of climate tech to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Become an authority on climate tech by writing frequent articles for GreenBiz.com; we’re especially interested in candidates who have existing connections and a social media presence within climate tech
- Write and edit a GreenBiz newsletter focused on this topic; weekly to start, with a planned update in frequency anticipated before the end of 2022
- Brainstorm with Editorial team to guide and shape climate tech coverage
- Edit articles about climate tech submitted by the GreenBiz contributor network, including freelancers, staff editors and others
- Contribute to GreenBiz podcast programming and other digital media, such as Twitter Spaces
- Collaborate with the GreenBiz VERGE event content team as needed — to orchestrate relevant coverage, moderate/lead sessions and help shape programs for the climate tech startup community
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in digital media or news organization
- A demonstrated history of covering technology; you'll really catch our attention if you have a history of covering climate tech
- Experience with digital publishing platforms; knowledge of Drupal and Marketo a plus
- Excellent writing skills, with attention to detail and an appreciation for effective headlines and story-telling visuals
- The ability to closely collaborate with a distributed team of staff editors and authors, as well as a network of freelance contributors
- Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives
- Experience in moderating webcasts and/or event sessions
- In support of GreenBiz Group’s desire to provide and maintain a safe workplace, we are requiring all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and will follow scientific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.
GreenBiz Group is currently seeking a full-time Conference Coordinator to join the expanding event team as we grow our events. The Conference Coordinator must be able to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and work collaboratively with a fast-moving team.
Responsibilities for the Conference Coordinator will include but are not limited to:
- Managing speaker and conference details in Airtable, Google docs, Cvent (event registration system), the GreenBiz.com Content Management System, and Hopin (our online events platform)
- Managing the uploading and updating of event sessions, booths and speaker details
- Managing communications with speakers and creating speaker resources.
- Managing updates to the GreenBiz.com events website and conference apps, both before and after events
- Working with our conference venues on conference details
- Managing registration and other programs on site
- Working with the sponsorship team to ensure deliverables are being met by the conference team, including obligations related to sponsor dinners, GreenBiz Studio, Sidebar interviews, and more
- Planning special events, including dinners, receptions, lunches, and after parties
- Coordinating development and build out of the VERGE microgrid
- Preparing master deck and visuals
- Developing GreenBiz event sustainability programs
- Support on special programs, like Summits, VERGE Accelerate, Interconnect and more
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or equivalent work experience
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional time management, organizational and multitasking skills, practicing care in handling sensitive information
- Strong writing skills with excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to work internally with colleagues within and beyond the conference team, including sales and marketing, and externally with customers and partners outside of GreenBiz
- Quick thinking, learning, and problem solving capability
- Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment
- Proficiency in MS Office tools including Word and Excel, and generally strong computer skills. Experience with Google Apps (Drive, Sites, etc.) strongly preferred
- A proven professional or personal commitment to sustainability
- Knowledge of GreenBiz and familiarity with our website, www.greenbiz.com
- A dynamic personality, positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a great sense of humor
Location: Oakland, California (temporarily remote)
Company
GreenBiz Group is a fast-growing media and events company that accelerates a just transition to a clean economy. Through events that galvanize, stories that amplify and peer networks that bond, we define markets and advance opportunities at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. We are a passionate team of people that builds and empowers communities to confront the threats of climate change and solve the thorniest challenges of our time.
Position
GreenBiz Group is currently seeking a full-time Conference Manager to join the expanding event team as we grow our events. The Conference Manager must be able to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and work collaboratively with a fast-moving team.
Responsibilities for the Conference Manager will include but are not limited to:
- Updating, tracking and managing event budgets with estimates and invoices
- Processing event contracts and ensure timing of outbound payments are met
- Working with our conference venues on conference details
- Supporting our volunteers and the volunteer program
- Managing event decorators, electricians, venue and other service providers
- Coordinating logistics around registration system both in the lead up to events and on-site
- Building out our F&B programs, working closely with partners and venues to ensure our menus align with our sustainability initiatives
- Overseeing hotel room block
- Coordinating VIP and affiliate accommodations for events
- Working with the sponsorship team to ensure deliverables are being met by the conference team, including obligations related to sponsor meals, GreenBiz Studio, Sidebar interviews, and more
- Planning special events, including dinners, receptions, lunches, and after parties
- Coordinating development and build out of the VERGE microgrid — obtaining the necessary permits and signatures for its operation
Minimum qualifications:
- BA or equivalent work experience
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional time management, organizational and multitasking skills, practicing care in handling sensitive information
- Strong writing skills with excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative, accountability and ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to work with internally with colleagues within and beyond the conference team, including sales and marketing, and externally with customers and partners outside of GreenBiz
- Quick thinking, learning, and problem solving capability
- Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment
- Proficiency in Google Suite and generally strong computer skills. Experience with Airtable, Cvent and various virtual event platforms is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of GreenBiz and familiarity with our website, www.greenbiz.com
- A dynamic personality, positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a great sense of humor
About GreenBiz Group
GreenBiz offers a culture that is collaborative, hardworking and fun. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, just steps away from the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART and AC Transit lines. Currently we are all working remotely from home. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying and familiarize yourself with our website at www.greenbiz.com.
We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:
- Full health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Generous holiday schedule
- Discretionary paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Reimbursement for home office expenses
- Employee stock option opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
GreenBiz Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Do you want to put your excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills to work for a company that accelerates the business of sustainability? Do you excel in balancing multiple projects, managing communications with external partners while maintaining excellent attention to detail? Do you enjoy working within a collaborative and enthusiastic team environment? If so, we invite you to apply to GreenBiz Group’s Customer Success Coordinator position.
Reporting directly to the GreenBiz Customer Success Manager, this position will serve a primary point of contact to customers to ensure successful execution of event, content and advertising sponsorships.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist with the production and delivery of sponsor deliverables at events (both online and in-person):
- Manage relationships with sponsors to ensure successful event participation and fulfillment of contract deliverables
- Provide support to sponsors including program kick-off calls and virtual event platform trainings and troubleshooting
- Support the delivery of post-event reports and attendee contact lists
- Maintain the Sponsor Resource Center Google site, sponsor communication templates, and sponsor process documents for each event
- Liaise with GreenBiz operations team as well as external venue contacts to coordinate sponsor event deliverables (e.g. expo booths, VIP meetings, receptions)
- Oversee additional sponsor deliverables including website and onsite signage, ads, video interviews, and other custom event activities
- Execute additional pre/post-event contract deliverables as needed
Manage the production and delivery of online sponsorship programs including webcasts, sponsored articles, research reports, white papers, newsletter ads, podcast ads, and online ads:
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, reports, and communications with internal/external stakeholders
- Oversee the delivery of sponsored webcasts including prep calls, promotional materials, day-of execution and post-webcast follow up
- Collaborate with sponsors, internal teams and freelance writers to review, publish, and promote sponsored articles, research reports, and white papers
- Work closely with the editorial and content team to create weekly newsletter shells and schedule corresponding ads
- Communicate with sponsors and internal team members to schedule and run podcast ads and online ads
- Leverage systems and technology platforms including the internal web content management system, Google Ad Manager, Marketo, Salesforce, Google Analytics, and more
- Execute additional online and other sales related tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to be customer-centric, detail-oriented, tech-savvy and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in working with clients to understand their goals and consistently meet or exceed them
- Highly-organized, process-oriented, resourceful and collaborative while balancing multiple priorities
- Take direction and seek input in a matrixed environment while being a team player
- Travel to GreenBiz conferences (3-4 per year) when in-person conferences can be safely produced
- BA or equivalent
Preferred but not required:
- 1-3 years experience in customer service, event planning or related role
- Experience with Google Ad Manager, Marketo, Salesforce, Google Analytics and other listed platforms a plus
Location: Oakland, California, temporarily remote
About GreenBiz Group:
GreenBiz Group is the leading media and information services company focused exclusively on sustainability and the competitive edge it brings to businesses. Our mission is to define and accelerate the business of sustainability. We do this through our award-winning website, GreenBiz.com; our cutting-edge research, like the State of Green Business Report; our acclaimed events, including the GreenBiz, GreenFin, Circularity, and VERGE conferences; and through the GreenBiz Executive Network, our member group for sustainability executives in large companies.
GreenBiz offers a culture that is collaborative, hardworking, and fun. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, just steps away from the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART and AC Transit lines. Please familiarize yourself with our website at www.greenbiz.com before applying.
We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:
- Full health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Holiday pay
- Discretionary Time Off policy with paid sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year — one individual, one company
Equal Employment Opportunity:
GreenBiz Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Director of Circularity & Senior Analyst
Company
GreenBiz Group is a fast-growing media and events company that accelerates a just transition to a clean economy. Through events that galvanize, stories that amplify and peer networks that bond, we define markets and advance opportunities at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. We are a passionate team of people that builds and empowers communities to confront the threats of climate change and solve the thorniest challenges of our time.
Position
GreenBiz is looking for a full-time Director of Circularity and Senior Analyst to lead the vision, strategy and execution of the Circularity brand and position GreenBiz as a trusted platform at the center of the circular economy community.
Successful applicants will be knowledgeable about the circular economy and will thrive being at the center of a dynamic market transformation. You must enjoy nurturing and building relationships, partnerships and communities, skillfully connecting with influential people and leading organizations. You are excited to curate compelling event content, identifying the best people, perspectives and topics to highlight at events. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with teams across GreenBiz including Marketing, Sales, Operations and Editorial on the execution of the event as well as overseeing the continued strategic growth of the Circularity brand.
As the voice of Circularity at GreenBiz, you will offer sharp insights and critical analysis in the Circularity Weekly newsletter and speak publicly at GreenBiz and other industry events. You are a natural solutions-oriented skeptic unafraid of asking tough questions. You have a passion to confront climate change and empower communities to build a better future.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Circularity event, including:
- Managing the strategy, process, timeline and P&L for the Circularity event
- Collaborating closely with the Circular Economy Analyst to craft the agenda of breakout and keynote sessions
- Conducting interviews with key partners and advisors to understand and synthesize the circular economy landscape to inform conference sessions
- Identifying, recruiting and spearheading coordination with content partners, moderators and speakers to develop conference sessions
- Developing and managing Circularity host committee and advisory board
- Reviewing and evaluating speaker proposals related to Circularity
- Drafting titles and descriptions for conference sessions
- Working closely with the Operations and Marketing teams to execute on all facets of the event and ensure alignment across the organization
- Working closely with Sales team to drive sponsor revenue
- Hosting the event and moderating sessions as appropriate
- Contribute to GreenBiz editorial, including:
- Writing the Circularity Weekly newsletter
- Identifying topics and potential partners for circular economy-focused webcasts and moderating if appropriate
- Collaborating with the Editorial Team to periodically exchange ideas and resources and expand coverage of the circular economy
- Develop and maintain industry partnerships, including:
- Deepen partnerships with aligned organizations (nonprofits, associations, institutions)
- Attending industry events and identifying opportunities to contribute
- Consulting with Marketing team about potential partners and forging introductions where appropriate
- Grow the Circularity brand, including:
- Developing and managing new events and programs to create value for our community
Requirements:
- Experience and proven track record of success in the circular economy. This includes an understanding of b2b and b2c circularity across sectors and roles.
- Exceptional communication with strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail with proven project management, time management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and externally with partners and customers outside of GreenBiz.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
- An ambitious, creative personality, with a can-do attitude.
- Quick thinking, learning and problem-solving capability.
- Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment.
- A proven professional commitment to sustainability.
About GreenBiz Group
GreenBiz offers a culture that is collaborative, hardworking and fun. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, just steps away from the 12th St. Oakland City Center BART and AC Transit lines. Currently we are all working remotely from home. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying and familiarize yourself with our website at www.greenbiz.com.
We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:
- Full health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Generous holiday schedule
- Discretionary paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Reimbursement for home office expenses
- Employee stock option plan
Equal Employment Opportunity
GreenBiz Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The Position
Do you get excited about juggling multiple projects and timelines? Jazzed about helping authors make their writing and headlines shine? Savvy in editorial strategies for search engine optimization and digital media analytics?
GreenBiz is seeking a detail-oriented, deadline-driven and digital-savvy journalist to become its full-time Managing Editor. This individual will establish and enforce solid journalistic and operational processes for delivering the company’s Editorial products — including website, newsletters, podcasts and other digital media. They will be a senior member of the Editorial team, reporting to the Editorial Director and collaborating closely with members of the Editorial, Operations and Information Technology functions. The Managing Editor is an addition to our existing team, although there is precedent for this position within the company’s organizational structure, and you’ll be refining and building on a foundation. While our headquarters is in Oakland, California (temporarily remote), the location is flexible, depending on the candidate. We will entertain remote and on-location scenarios.
In your cover letter, please describe how you elevate GreenBiz.com and its family of newsletters to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Manage editing processes for daily website operations, newsletter portfolio, podcasts, editorially-driven social media activities, sponsored articles and signature special reports by collaborating with closely with Editorial team
- Communicate with reprint/syndication partners and authors of community-submitted articles; select stories appropriate for the GreenBiz community
- Enforce sound journalistic practices that establish the GreenBiz Editorial team as subject matter authorities in their respective coverage “beats”
- Collaborate with the Editorial Director and Operations team to set concrete performance measures, SEO metrics and analytics processes for Editorial products and to define ongoing systems/technology requirements
- Update and maintain documentation of processes for Editorial team
- Collaborate with Editorial team to organize and orchestrate comprehensive coverage of GreenBiz Events
- Manage freelance Editorial assignments and budget
- Liaise with Event Content and Marketing teams to present a consistent Editorial style across company communications; update and maintain GreenBiz custom style guide
- Monitor and manage general Editorial email inbox
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in digital media or news organization
- Hands-on expertise with digital publishing and content management platforms; knowledge of Drupal and Marketo a plus
- A solid understanding of standard website metrics and traffic-growth strategies
- Excellent editing skills, with attention to detail and an appreciation for effective headlines and story-telling visuals
- The ability to closely collaborate with a distributed team of staff editors and authors, as well as a network of freelance contributors
- Experience in trafficking Sponsored content alongside pure Editorial content
- Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives
- A knack for balancing strategic projects with day-to-day production tasks
- Knowledge of corporate sustainability, green finance, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues a plus
- In support of GreenBiz Group’s desire to provide and maintain a safe workplace, we are requiring all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and will follow scientific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.
