We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Junior Business Developer in the Life Sciences sector. As a Junior Business Developer, you will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building your own client network, and supporting the growth of our company in the dynamic field of Life Sciences.

Who we are
 
Catalyze was founded by researchers and entrepreneurs that truly understand your business and know how to bring it to success.

At Catalyze we commit ourselves to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. We are the driving force for innovations across the fields of Life Sciences and Sustainability. Our offering of strategic consulting services, funding consulting, project management and more, deliver impactful expertise for all development stages. With a proven track record and the highest quality and success rate in the industry, we aim to be the consulting partner of choice to drive the success of meaningful innovation projects. 

JUNIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER GREEN & SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS for STRATEGIC AND FINANCING PROJECTS

Are you passionate about being a part of a young and professional team that collaborates with our clients to make a positive difference in the world? As a business developer, you take the lead in scouting for high quality innovative projects in the Green and Sustainability field like, sustainable food systems/ energy transition / circular economy/ biobased economy and biodiversity. Furthermore you are identifying their needs and supporting them there where we can add most value. Think about strategic services to support them in further developing their business or our funding services to support them in trying to acquire the right amount of funding to bring them to the next step on their path to growth.

Why you?

• You are an enthusiastic business developer / sales professional passionate to help green and sustainable innovations reach the market
• You have insight in state-of-the art green and sustainable technologies and in the commercial needs within the field.
• You are proactive and independent.
• You are a team player and easily connect to others
• You thrive working in smaller teams with big vision
• You have good communication skills

Why Business Developer at Catalyze?

As business developers we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. Our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds. This creates a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. 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.

As a business developer you will be involved in:

• Prospecting a client
• Attracting a diversity of new and follow up business for Catalyze guided by a pre-set target
• Scouting for high quality innovative projects/companies in the green technology and sustainability sector  with a main but not exclusive focus on the Netherlands through desk research / attending events/ leveraging your existing network/ conduct workshops and more.
• Identify the needs and challenges of your potential clients regarding funding and further growth on their journey to the market.
• Match their needs with the right Catalyze services and/or external international funding opportunities.
• Independently propose and negotiate commercial conditions.
• Independently create new services based on the needs and challenges in the market.
• Build up your own strong (inter)national innovation network with new and existing clients.
• After building your first client network, maintain existing customer relationships, visit conferences and attend client events.

Type of clients

The clients you work with operate in the international field of green technology and sustainability. They include mostly innovative start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), large corporations and multinationals, NGOs, associations, universities and research institutes.
 
Cases - How we have helped our clients - Catalyze (catalyze-group.com)

Qualifications

You have some sales experience. Your relevant degree gives you an advantage in understanding our customers when advising them on their research and development projects. You have a passion for innovation, and you strive to help our customers to bring their products to market faster.

• Relevant sales experience for a minimum of 1 to 2 years with a relevant MSC or a PhD degree.
• You are looking for a position where you can contribute to the development of green and sustainable innovations in a commercial setting.
• It is a value addition, if you have a strong network of innovative companies/researchers and stakeholders in the Netherlands.
• Having experience in grant writing for public-private partnerships and larger consortia (such as Horizon 2020, EIC Accelerator, Eurostars) and understanding of the R&D grant landscape is an advantage
• In short, a challenging job for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial type who wants to be active in a professional, commercial, knowledge-intensive organization that determines commitment, flexibility, quality and teamwork.

Competences

• You thrive in a commercial environment.
• Energetic self-starter with strong persistence.
• Excellent Sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and not afraid to take responsibility.
• Self-critical mindset with the will to deliver quality above all.
• True team player.
• Basic knowledge in commercial aspects of green and sustainable innovations.
• Experience in negotiating is a strong advantage.
• Humor and creativity 

What can you expect from Catalyze

• A competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions.
• Permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment.
• Opportunity to grow into a Business Developer and later Senior Business Developer.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Performance based bonus structure.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 27 vacation days per year.
• Pension plan.
• Monthly working from home allowance.
• Laptop.
• Lease car.
• Lease bike plan.
• Mobile phone.
• Healthy lunch at the office.
• Great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities.
• A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

How to apply for this career opportunity?
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates by submitting your application by using our Online Application Form.