Are you a dynamic thinker who thrives on creating value in uncharted territories? The Strategic Growth team at Newlab is on the hunt for a forward-looking Strategist with 2-4 years of experience to be a pivotal force in our expansion. If you're passionate about deciphering market signals, forging partnerships, and driving operational excellence, this role is tailor-made for you! About Us:Newlab is where innovation comes to life. Our Strategic Growth team is responsible for looking into the future and identifying where Newlab needs to be building partnerships and driving progress. This team focuses specifically on large public private partnerships and geographic expansion. Role & Responsibilities: Thesis & Opportunity Development (50%):

• Dive into market research, extracting hidden gems and propelling initiatives forward
• Synthesize cultural, market, and industry intelligence into actionable insights
• Elevate yourself into a subject matter expert overnight in new opportunity spaces
• Master the art of packaging market analysis into strategic rationale and internal business cases
• Communicate findings effectively and strategically to internal stakeholders and external audiences
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams to articulate Newlab's perspective on emerging challenges
• Scout for potential partners to supercharge initiative advancement

Partnership Development (25%):

• Curate pipelines of strategic partners and collaboration opportunities
• Engineer valuable synergies between partner networks for impactful projects
• Skillfully navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Craft compelling pitch presentations that resonate with potential partners

Strategic Operations (25%):

• Architect the operational framework for the Strategic Growth team
• Drive process systemization and tool development for efficient sensing efforts
• Take ownership of HubSpot, ensuring seamless team operation
• Maintain deal and partner pipelines with crystal-clear communication
• Develop dynamic metrics, enabling transparent initiative tracking
• Facilitate knowledge exchange among different Newlab departments and stakeholders
• Bridge communication between the Strategic Growth team and the organization's Business Process working group

Who You Are: Experience:

• 3-4 years of full-time work experience, preferably in consulting, strategy, or business operations
• Proven track record in market research, landscape analyses, and external stakeholder engagement
• Accomplished in partnership development and stakeholder relationship management
• Exposure to deep technology sectors; climate-related experience a plus
• Enthusiasm for researching and supporting transformative technologies driving the energy transition
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Experience in crafting meaningful progress reports and metrics

Skills:

• Adept in market research and synthesis, with an eye for spotting opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Quick adoption of technological tools
• Proficient in CRM tools like HubSpot and Airtable
• Skilled in coalition building and leading cross-functional teams
• Creative thinker who connects dots others might miss
• Operational prowess, adept at managing projects with various stakeholders
• Systems thinker, capable of understanding holistic interdependencies

Qualities:

• Comfortable with technology, even without technical expertise
• Organized systems thinker with a knack for process building and improvement
• Interest in the convergence of the public and private sectors
• Naturally curious and unafraid of the unknown, driven to innovate
• Collaborative team player who embraces both human and technology facets of growth strategy
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to make a tangible revenue impact
• Self-starter who takes initiative to drive results

Why Join Us:Newlab offers a unique platform for shaping the future. This is your opportunity to contribute to transformative initiatives, collaborate with visionary leaders, and create lasting impact. If you're motivated by continuous learning, meaningful challenges, and a culture of growth, we invite you to seize this chance.Become a part of our revolution. Apply now and embark on a transformative journey with Newlab's Strategic Growth team!We at Newlab are committed to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to go beyond the bare minimum of buzz words to actually make decisions based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs, while championing diversity and inclusivity. This begins with hiring. We're committed to expanding our reach to as diverse a candidate pool as possible. Part of holding ourselves accountable is collecting information to measure those efforts. We ask that you please support us in this regard by completing our EEOC survey. There is no obligation to complete this survey, but doing so would help us uphold our values, and would be greatly appreciated. All of the responses are anonymized; the only information we receive is a summary of candidate responses.