Head of Commercial

Job title:

Head of Commercial

Company

Cranleigh Recruitment

Job description

Cranleigh STEM is working with an exciting cleantech start-up in Cambridge, who are currently recruiting for a newly created Head of Commercial role. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s commercial strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue-generating partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring alignment between R&D objectives and broader business goals. They will also act as a key representative for the company, engaging with investors, multinational corporations, and government agencies.Head of Commercial key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies that convert initial commercial agreements into revenue-generating or investment-based partnerships.
• Lead UK and European grant funding efforts.
• Align R&D objectives with commercial strategies by leading strategic meetings with R&D leaders.
• Drive lead generation and represent the company externally with investors, multinational corporations, and government entities.
• Provide strategic input and contribute to high-level discussions within the senior management team.
• Act as an individual contributor with the vision of expanding the Commercial Team through successful project delivery.

Head of Commercial requirements

• Highly driven and ambitious, with a strong ability to commercialise breakthrough technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the energy storage market.
• Exceptional presentational and analytical skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc/PhD in a relevant field preferred.
• Prior experience in an energy storage startup is advantageous.
• Experience in capital markets and green technology financing is beneficial.
• Established track record of commercialising innovative technologies.
• Proven experience in R&D, commercial, or sector-relevant investment roles.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a management role.
• Experience with intellectual property (IP) is desirable.
• Previous experience in commercialising electrical energy storage technologies is preferred but not essential.

Why Join?

• Be at the forefront of clean energy innovation.
• Shape the commercial direction of a high-growth clean tech business.
• Work with a dynamic, forward-thinking leadership team.
• Opportunity for career progression to a C-suite role.

£Comp + excellent company benefitsHead of Commercial/Cleantech/Energy/Grants/Funding/Start-Up/Green Technology Finance

Expected salary

Location

Cambridgeshire

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:01:12 GMT

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