Innovation is at a crossroads. Traditional systems for creating and safeguarding ideas are failing to keep pace with rapid changes in the market. Currently, 90% of the value of S&P 500 companies is intangible, particularly in the realm of intellectual property, yet R&D and IP professionals find themselves spending half their time on manual tasks rather than driving innovation forward. We’re here to change that.At Ankar, we are developing the AI operating system for innovation, transforming how businesses generate and protect their inventions. Our platform streamlines the process of turning ideas into defensible intellectual property through advanced AI modules, including patent drafting, office action response, and infringement detection.We are at a pivotal moment:Over $24M raised from prominent venture capitalists such as Atomico, Index Ventures, Norrsken, and Daphni, along with support from industry leaders including the Founder of Hugging Face and executives from Datadog, DeepMind, and OpenAI.We collaborate with some of the most innovative companies in the world, including Fortune 500 giant L’Oréal and the global law firm Vorys.We are expanding our exceptional team with talented individuals from Palantir, Amazon, and BCG to seize opportunities in the $1T+ innovation market. This is just the beginning.Join us as we grow our team and seek individuals who are eager to take ownership of ambitious projects, tackle complex and significant challenges, and achieve their career best.Your RoleAs the Commercial Associate Manager, you will spearhead our outbound operations, collaborating with the Head of Sales and the broader Go-To-Market team to cultivate a high-performing group of Commercial Associates.Your responsibilities will include:Managing, coaching, and developing a team of Commercial Associates, setting high standards for execution, activity, and results.Leading by example through active participation in outbound initiatives such as cold calls, power hours, and pipeline generation.Designing, iterating, and optimizing outbound strategies across various channels (calls, LinkedIn, etc.) to continuously enhance conversion rates.Owning and refining tools and data workflows (e.g., Clay, sequencing tools) to ensure efficient operations and the adoption of best-in-class processes.
Mar 24, 2026