Living Carbon is a carbon project developer using advanced forest biotechnology for afforestation on degraded land. We restore ecosystems by planting mixed-stand forests on marginal land including abandoned mineland and degraded agricultural land. These plantings include a proprietary photosynthesis-enhanced tree that grows faster and captures more carbon, through a mechanism similar to photosynthesis in grasses. Peer-reviewed research confirms that our enhanced trees have faster, fuller growth compared to wild type trees. We’re backed by some of the most prominent investors in Silicon Valley including Temasek, Toyota Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Y Combinator, and Chris Sacca of LowerCarbon Capital.

We are seeking to contract a Tree Sales Manager to lead sales of hybrid poplar over the next 6 months. The primary responsibility will be to market and sell up to 2.5 million of Living Carbon's containerized climate-smart seedlings, which are available for planting in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.

Our photosynthesis-enhanced poplar has been shown to increase the production of above ground biomass by up to 53% in greenhouse trials, with field trials confirming significant increases in height and diameter. A hybrid of Populus tremula (aspen) and Populus alba (white poplar), these are naturally vigorous deciduous trees that grow quickly up to 90-120 feet tall with a trunk diameter over 5 feet.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make a very high commission over six months through flexible remote work. This challenge requires a candidate with a strong network in industries with demand for hardwood seedlings, and the ability to source and close seedling sales deals quickly. Because this project is targeting a medium-term timeframe, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has existing strong relationships with potential buyers.

There is the opportunity for this role to become a full-time position focused on sales of our second product, which will be photosynthesis-enhanced loblolly pine.