Commercial Development Associate

Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora’s thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We’re on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America’s clean energy leadership.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.

Position Summary

As a Commercial Development Associate at Antora Energy, you will play a critical role in the commercial deployment of our innovative thermal energy storage systems. You will be responsible for supporting and managing the deployment of these factory-made, modular systems into commercial operating projects. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of handling multiple priorities and aspects including project development, financing, and stakeholder coordination.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Support progression of the late stage project development to the start of construction, ensuring successful commercial operations.
• Manage due diligence for late-stage development projects and portfolio project financings including interfacing directly with project investors and insurers. Prioritize multiple opportunities to meet key performance targets.
• Moving contracts through the deal cycle

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Support the development of renewable thermal projects through permitting, contracting, financing, and handover to construction.
• Collaborate with Project Development, Product Development, Engineering, Finance, and Construction teams to ensure consistency across key internal functions.

Communication and Documentation:

• Create effective communication materials for internal and external stakeholders, including leadership.
• Organize and maintain a platform for diligence materials, frequently asked questions, and track responses.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant subject (MBA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience or equivalent in energy, infrastructure, project development, policy, engineering, finance, accounting
• Experience in transaction-based, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional internal and external teams to achieve overall business objectives
• Strong internal and external communication skills and an ability to manage multiple issues, clearly articulate concerns, evaluate solutions, and develop sound outcomes
• Skilled at synthesizing information into clear communication materials, written and visual
• Team player who can identify, evaluate and escalate appropriately key risks associated with achieving project milestones
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership over project outcomes
• Quick learner with strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills who can flex to meet competing needs in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Proficient with all MS Office programs; Salesforce experience is a plus
• Experience in deal execution, sales, or other similar commercial roles

Work Location: Onsite – San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $117,000 USD – $152,000 USD

Salary Basis: Annual

This job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate’s experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.