Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR): Platform Sponsorship & Advertising Strategy: 4WARD.earth
Are you an entrepreneurial leader passionate about scaling climate impact through innovative business models? As EIR at 4WARD.earth (the large is local to global platform for climate and sustainability professionals), you'll spearhead the development of our platform sponsorship and advertising business, creating sustainable revenue streams that align with our mission to accelerate climate solutions.
Role Overview: Drive the strategy, development, and implementation of 4WARD.earth's sponsorship and advertising initiatives, building a new business line that connects climate-focused startups, consultants & brands with our global community.
Compensation: this is an unpaid volunteer role with a "keep what you kill" revenue-sharing focus prior to becoming a full team member with equity and stake in the company
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop innovative sponsorship products and advertising solutions
Lead end-to-end business development, from strategy to implementation
Build and manage relationships with potential sponsors and advertisers
Create scalable processes for campaign execution and measurement
Develop pricing strategies and ROI frameworks for sponsorship offerings
Conduct market research and competitive analysis
Drive sales through direct outreach and partnership development
Oversee campaign implementation and performance optimization
Qualifications:
Proven entrepreneurial experience, preferably in digital platforms or community businesses
Strong track record in business development and sales
Experience in digital advertising, sponsorship, or related revenue streams
Understanding of climate tech ecosystem and sustainability markets
Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinking with ability to execute tactically
Data-driven approach to business development and performance measurement
Benefits:
Shape a new business line within a growing climate platform
Connect with leading sustainability-focused brands and organizations
Entrepreneurial autonomy with institutional support
Potential for equity or revenue-sharing compensation
Flexible, remote work environment
Make meaningful impact in climate action
Location: Remote
Apply Now: https://4ward.earth/jobopenings