Application Guide
How to Apply for Director/VP of GTM
at AZX, PBC.
๐ข About AZX, PBC.
AZX is a public benefit corporation founded in 2024 that focuses on AI transformation for critical industries like clean energy, climate, and real estate. They bootstrapped to profitability, then raised $6M in early 2026 to scale, and work with category leaders like CBRE and LevelTen Energy. The company is mission-driven, aiming to create the ultimate workplace for those passionate about AI and positive impact.
About This Role
As Director/VP of GTM, you'll own the entire go-to-market strategy, including pipeline generation, brand, partnerships, and marketing. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead a team and drive key relationships with mid-market and global companies in utilities, energy, climate, and commercial real estate. The GTM motion is relationship-driven and ABM-focused, built on thought leadership and trusted networks.
๐ก A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing pipeline metrics with the team, meeting with a key partner in the energy sector to deepen a relationship, and working with marketing on a thought leadership piece about AI in decarbonization. You'll also spend time refining the ABM playbook and joining a CEO strategy session on new market entry.
๐ Application Tools
๐ฏ Who AZX, PBC. Is Looking For
- Experienced in B2B sales and marketing for AI transformation or consulting services, ideally in clean energy, utilities, or climate tech.
- Proven track record of building and executing ABM and relationship-driven GTM strategies, not volume outbound.
- Comfortable in a fast-growing startup environment (post-Series A) and able to own strategy while being hands-on.
- Strong network in target industries (energy, utilities, climate, real estate) and able to personally drive key partnerships.
๐ Tips for Applying to AZX, PBC.
Highlight specific experience with ABM and relationship-driven sales, including metrics like pipeline generated or partnerships formed.
Demonstrate knowledge of AI transformation in critical industriesโmention specific challenges in clean energy or climate risk.
Tailor your resume to show leadership in a startup context, especially post-funding scaling (e.g., building a GTM team from scratch).
Include examples of thought leadership content you've created or campaigns that built trust and credibility.
Mention any existing network or relationships in utilities, energy, or real estate sectors that could be leveraged immediately.
โ๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for mission-driven work and AI's potential to accelerate positive impact in critical industries.", 'Specific experience with ABM and relationship-driven GTM, not volume outbound.', 'Your ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-growing startup.', 'Concrete examples of building trusted networks and closing deals in similar sectors (energy, utilities, climate, real estate).']
Generate Cover Letter โ๐ Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- โ Study AZX's client case studies (CBRE, LevelTen Energy, Flexe, Puget Sound Energy) to understand their AI transformation work.
- โ Read about the company's mission as a public benefit corporation and its focus on clean energy and climate risk.
- โ Understand the competitive landscape for AI consulting in these industriesโwho are AZX's main competitors?
- โ Review any thought leadership content from the CEO or team to understand their approach and values.
๐ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't present a generic GTM planโthis role requires deep industry knowledge and ABM focus; generic volume sales approaches are a mismatch.
- Avoid focusing on outbound sales volume or cold calling; AZX's motion is relationship-driven and thought-leadership based.
- Don't overlook the mission-driven aspect; showing disinterest in clean energy or climate impact could be a dealbreaker.
๐ Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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