Business Developer Deeptech & Sustainability

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 Catalyze

Catalyze 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 Responsibility

You 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 Out

You 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

If you are driven by commercial setting in innovation & funding space— we strongly encourage you to apply!