Product Commercialisation Manager (Climate & Nature)

TL;DR

Product Commercialisation Manager (Climate & Nature): Drive commercial success of marine ecology and geo-data solutions by shaping go-to-market strategies, value propositions, pricing, and sales enablement with an accent on partnerships and client adoption. Focus on converting pilots to long-term business, securing European grants, and aligning R&D with market needs.

Onsite in Nootdorp, Netherlands with regular travel primarily in Europe and flexible working hours including opportunity to work from home per manager and corporate policies.

Company

Global provider of marine ecology and geo-data solutions at the intersection of climate, nature, and data.

What you will do

• Lead commercialisation of new Climate & Nature solutions including value propositions, pricing, packaging, and sales enablement aligned with regional strategies.
• Engage clients, partners, and sales teams to convert pilots into long-term business.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with research institutes, NGOs, technology providers, and public agencies.
• Co-lead European grant-funded proposals and projects like Horizon Europe and ensure commercial pathways.
• Align technical developments with market needs through collaboration with R&D, product teams, and data scientists.
• Support sales teams with demonstrations, proposals, and integration into broader offerings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in marine ecology or related environmental field; business degree is a plus.
• 5+ years in technical-commercial sales, business development, or market development in geo-data, water, or environmental sectors with strong network.
• Experience with digital platforms, EO-based services, B2B environmental solutions, and public procurement.
• Proven success forming consortia, securing funding, and building public-sector partnerships.
• Strong understanding of coastal/marine geo-data applications, marine ecosystems, and EU policy drivers.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional EU languages a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience with GeoAI, national geospatial platforms, public procurement, blue-economy, or NbS initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary, 29 holidays per year (plus option to purchase 12 more), commuting allowance.
• Modern pension scheme, collective health insurance, corporate fitness plan, EAP coaching.
• Extensive career and training opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home per manager and policies.

Hiring process

• Automated confirmation email upon application.
• First interview invitation if match, followed by second round if successful.
• Offer after positive interviews.