Business Development Manager - Greenhouses (NL, Dutch speaking)

We are Skytree

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air, Water & Energy for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers, business development and marketing professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and the desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of hyper-growth, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager willing to go on this journey with us.

Our Core Values

Take a moment to read more about our values on our website.

The Role

Skytree is well-positioned to be a true disruptor in the carbon tech space this year. An essential element of our success will come from you, the Business Development Manager Greenhouses Europe. In this role you will be responsible for acquiring, establishing, and nurturing long-term partnerships with our customers with deal values varying from 500k to multiple millions.

The Dutch greenhouse sector is transitioning away from burning natural gas onsite with the purpose to produce CO2 to save costs and become more sustainable. Introducing DAC technology to this segment is of enormous value to customers as well as our society as a whole.

Your tasks will include:

• Represent Skytree to the Dutch greenhouse sector, including acting as the spokesperson for Dutch press and speaking at events;

• Developing a portfolio of active clients within the Greenhouses sector, with a focus on The Netherlands, meeting or exceeding revenue targets;

• Being a master storyteller and salesperson for Skytree and all the benefits our products and services provide;

• Identifying client needs and helping them to understand the optimum approach for the right Skytree solution;

• Executing GTM plans and accurately maintaining our CRM;

• Effectively collaborating with internal teams to ensure a world-class customer experience and long-term client success;

• Provide local insights from users on how to further enhance the product and Skytree value proposition;

• Conducting existing client and partner meetings to optimize the customer experience and maximize the NPS values.

Job requirements

• Native Dutch and professional fluency in English language;

• Proven track record in a commercial role within the Dutch greenhouse sector;

• Proven experience of target driven sales, preferably in the climate technology / hardware;

• Excellent communication and presentation skills on all levels including presenting for an audience and speaking with the press;

• Self-starter capable of working independently;

• Excited about working as a new entrant in a fast-paced, ever-changing scale-up environment.

Benefits

Apart from working with great colleagues and a competitive salary, you can also expect these additional benefits:

• A diverse and international team

• A company cellphone and laptop

• Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike, or 21ct p/km travel allowance)

• Competitive package + OTE bonus

• The opportunity to be part of our Employee Stock Options Plan

• 25 vacation days per year

• A (flexible) hybrid working policy

• A cozy office located close to Science Park train station, also close to the highway.

• Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options)

• Regular social activities hosted by our very own Champagne Committee

Questions?

Need some more info, or simply have a question for us? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Please send an email to kristina@skytree.eu and I will get back to you!