We are looking for recent graduates, ready to get off to a flying start in the world of Business Development & Sales to help build technological innovations of tomorrow!

As an Associate Business Developer Green & Sustainable Innovations at Catalyze, you will find yourself at the heart of innovations in technological progress, from energy transition to sustainable food systems and biobased industry. In this role, you will build a strong network of contacts and take the first step towards a career full of impact. You are responsible for generating leads as part of our sales team and maintaining relationships that lead to impactful collaborations in the longer term.

Who are we?

Catalyze is an innovative consultancy organization. Our mission is to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. We are the driving force behind innovations in the field of health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial and digital technologies. Our comprehensive services, including financing advice, strategic advice, building and writing grant propositions, project management and more, provide valuable expertise that impacts all stages of development. With more than 20 years of experience, we are the partner for innovative companies. Our customers' commitment to revolutionary innovations enables us to be at the forefront of technological developments and create an inspiring environment for our own employees that stimulates growth and creativity. At Catalyze, we make an impact together!

"Join us in accelerating positive global impact”

Cases - How we have helped our clients - Catalyze (catalyze-group.com)

Associate Business Developer - Green & Sustainable Innovations

Associate Business Developer will have a crucial role in supporting the sales performance of the team by identifying new leads, both new and from existing clients.

This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in sales within the Green & Sustainable innovation space. You'll be identifying innovations that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental challenges and help them resolve their funding challenges.

One day you’ll talk to the CEO of a startup company with a promising innovation such as a Medical Devices company, the next day to a professor within one of the leading universities in Europe discussing innovations in Health. You will be part of our Business Development team which comprises of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds with commercial mindset.

With our keen understanding of the funding landscape we put our clients in the best possible position to attract funding, empowering them to change the world for the better.

What will you do?

• Intensive network building with innovative companies and academics within the field of Green & Sustainable Innovations.
• Develop a pipeline of high-quality leads that will eventually grow into sales opportunities.
• Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the landscape of innovation and subsidy financing.

In the first few months, the focus is mainly on actively approaching new customers and building a strong network and not on direct sales results. You support our sales teams and learn on the job. This gives you the opportunity to develop yourself and make an impact in the long term.

This is what you bring with you:

• You have recently completed MSC (Life sciences or Engineering fields with business focus is a plus)
• You have great interest in sustainable and technological transitions.
• You are a real networker and always trying to tap into new contacts.
• You think ahead, show entrepreneurship, and can deal well with rejection.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders.
• Excellent English skills are required, while Dutch language proficiency is a nice bonus.
• You are already based in the Netherlands

This is what we offer:

• An attractive salary with bonus structure and excellent fringe benefits.
• Prospect of a permanent contract after a year.
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 8% holiday pay, 27 vacation days for a good work-life balance
• A good pension scheme, working from home allowance and a healthy lunch at the office.
• Flexible working through a hybrid combination of home and office in Amsterdam.
• Professional growth opportunities, coaching and support from experienced colleagues.
• An inspiring international working environment full of innovative thinkers and groundbreaking technologies.
• A friendly team where people work hard but where there is also room for fun.

Are you interested in this position? Then we would like to receive your motivation with CV by submitting our Online Application Form.