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catalyze is expanding its deeptech & sustainability innovation team and is looking for a high-performing experienced commercial professional to drive new business across smes and academia in the eu innovation ecosystem.this is a revenue-generating role with clear kpis, performance incentives, and growth responsibility.about catalyzecatalyze is a leading european innovation consultancy with 20+ years of experience securing funding for breakthrough technologies in life sciences & health, deeptech & sustainability.examples of sectors we work in: energy transition sustainable food & bio-based systems semiconductor & chip technologies quantum & photonics robotics & advanced materials our mission is clear: accelerate transformative innovation by securing strategic funding and enabling commercialization.your responsibilityyou are accountable for generating revenue within the deeptech & sustainbility innovation domain.you will: build, manage, and convert a strong outbound pipeline proactively acquire new sme and academic clients identify high-potential projects aligned with eu funding programmes lead commercial conversations with decision-makers negotiate contracts and close deals consistently deliver against defined revenue and activity targets this role requires structured prospecting, resilience, and a disciplined sales approach performance expectations high-volume outreach and proactive market development ownership of yearly sales targets short to mid-cycle b2b sales kpi-tracking and performance accountability this is not a coordination role. it is a commercial growth position. what we’re looking for 3–5 years of proven b2b sales or business development experience experience in financing & subsidy landscape in technology, sustainability, innovation strong commercial mindset with the ability to engage senior technical stakeholders demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding targets master’s degree in sciences such as engineering, life sciences, or related field experience with horizon europe, eic, or other eu / national funding programmes is a strong advantage. what we offer competitive base salary performance-based bonus linked to revenue clear kpis and structured performance management defined career progression toward senior commercial roles hybrid working model (2–3 days office) 27 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance pension plan, commuting allowance, lease bike plan learning & development support why this role stands outyou will operate at the forefront of europe’s deep-tech and sustainability ecosystem — but with clear commercial ownership. you will build markets you will close deals you will accelerate innovations

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Business Developer Deeptech & Sustainability

Business Development

Sluitingsdatum:
05-05-2026

Are you a results-driven business developer who thrives on targets, owns his pipeline, and consistently closes deals?

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

32 tot 40 uur

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catalyze is expanding its deeptech & sustainability innovation team and is looking for a high-performing experienced commercial professional to drive new business across smes and academia in the eu innovation ecosystem.this is a revenue-generating role with clear kpis, performance incentives, and growth responsibility.about catalyzecatalyze is a leading european innovation consultancy with 20+ years of experience securing funding for breakthrough technologies in life sciences & health, deeptech & sustainability.examples of sectors we work in: energy transition sustainable food & bio-based systems semiconductor & chip technologies quantum & photonics robotics & advanced materials our mission is clear: accelerate transformative innovation by securing strategic funding and enabling commercialization.your responsibilityyou are accountable for generating revenue within the deeptech & sustainbility innovation domain.you will: build, manage, and convert a strong outbound pipeline proactively acquire new sme and academic clients identify high-potential projects aligned with eu funding programmes lead commercial conversations with decision-makers negotiate contracts and close deals consistently deliver against defined revenue and activity targets this role requires structured prospecting, resilience, and a disciplined sales approach performance expectations high-volume outreach and proactive market development ownership of yearly sales targets short to mid-cycle b2b sales kpi-tracking and performance accountability this is not a coordination role. it is a commercial growth position. what we’re looking for 3–5 years of proven b2b sales or business development experience experience in financing & subsidy landscape in technology, sustainability, innovation strong commercial mindset with the ability to engage senior technical stakeholders demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding targets master’s degree in sciences such as engineering, life sciences, or related field experience with horizon europe, eic, or other eu / national funding programmes is a strong advantage. what we offer competitive base salary performance-based bonus linked to revenue clear kpis and structured performance management defined career progression toward senior commercial roles hybrid working model (2–3 days office) 27 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance pension plan, commuting allowance, lease bike plan learning & development support why this role stands outyou will operate at the forefront of europe’s deep-tech and sustainability ecosystem — but with clear commercial ownership. you will build markets you will close deals you will accelerate innovations

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