Corporate Strategist, Go-to-Market Strategy
Avathon · Pleasanton, CA · 1 mo ago
Business Development$150k–$190k/yrFull-time
Who We Are & Why Join Us Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries -- energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics -- accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations. Our platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation that contextualizes and connects operational data across siloed systems, bringing together time series, structured, unstructured, and machine vision data to power AI-driven applications in asset performance management, supply chain intelligence, visual AI, and global trade management. With capabilities spanning digital twins, normal behavior modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision, Avathon delivers real-time predictive intelligence and agentic decision-making at industrial scale. Cutting-Edge AI Innovation -- Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future. High-Growth Environment -- Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm. Meaningful Impact -- Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives. Learn more at: avathon.com We are looking for an exceptional Corporate Strategist, Go-to-Market to work at the intersection of corporate strategy, product, markets, and commercial execution. You will work directly with Avathon’s executive leadership and cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and AI teams to turn strategy into action and measurable growth. For someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of AI, technology, strategy, and company building, this is an opportunity to help shape the commercial trajectory of a rapidly scaling Physical AI company. What You'll Work On Develop strategies for taking Avathon’s Physical AI platform, products, and industry solutions to market, from identifying opportunities through commercial execution and scaleEvaluate industries, geographies, customer segments, and operational use cases to determine where Avathon can create differentiated value and build category leadershipIdentify emerging opportunities where advances in Physical AI, agentic AI, and autonomous operations can create entirely new products, markets, and business modelsBuild data-driven segmentation and prioritization frameworks for the world’s largest industrial enterprises and identify pathways to land, expand, and establish strategic enterprise relationshipsPartner with Product and industry teams to connect market needs with Avathon’s technology roadmap, influencing what we build, for whom, and how it is commercializedHelp articulate Avathon’s differentiation and shape how Physical AI and industrial autonomy are positioned with customers, partners, analysts, and the broader marketEvaluate pricing, packaging, sales models, strategic partnerships, channels, and ecosystem opportunities that can accelerate growth and create scalable commercial modelsDevelop a deep understanding of AI, industrial technology, competitors, customers, and market dynamics to identify shifts that should influence Avathon’s strategyWork directly with senior leadership on high-priority initiatives, strategic customer opportunities, partnerships, market-entry decisions, and company-level growth prioritiesDevelop the metrics and analytical frameworks required to understand what is working, identify constraints to growth, and continuously improve commercial execution What We’re Looking For MBA required from a leading global university, with a strong record of academic and professional achievementApproximately 3-5 years of pre-MBA experience in management consulting, corporate strategy or GTM strategyStrong interest in AI, enterprise technology, industrial technology, and the transformation of the physical economyAbility to take an ambiguous strategic question, develop a rigorous point of view, and translate it into clear decisions and executable actionsStrong commercial instincts and an understanding of complex enterprise markets and multi-stakeholder buying environmentsExceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skillsComfortable working directly with executives while collaborating across Product, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and AI Research What You'll Learn Within your first few years at Avathon, you will develop a rare combination of AI fluency, strategic judgment, commercial acumen, and operating experience. You will learn how a frontier technology company identifies markets, defines new categories, shapes products, wins complex global enterprises, and scales from breakthrough customer deployments to repeatable businesses. Working alongside executives, product leaders, AI teams, and customers across some of the world’s most consequential industries, you will gain exposure well beyond a traditional post-MBA strategy role. If you want to help define how Physical AI becomes a global industry, come build the market with us. Compensation & Benefits California base salary range: $150,000 – $190,000 USD (based on experience)Equity in the form of stock optionsComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage401(k) participationGenerous PTO and company holidaysOngoing learning and development opportunities Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.