Business Development Executive Immediate Start
Location: London
Thermulon is an impact driven team of entrepreneurs and scientists developing a high-performance, fire-safe insulation material, aerogels. Aerogels are the most insulating materials known to science and we believe they'll be at the centre of the green transition which is taking place today with key uses in Electric Vehicles and Construction.
Founded in 2019, Thermulon is backed by influential venture capitalists including Deep Science Ventures, Sustainable Ventures, and Sky Ocean Ventures. Our dedication to technological advancement and sustainability has gained recognition from industry-leading organizations such as the Cleantech Group, Futurebuild, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Royal Academy of Engineering. As the Head of Business Development / BD Director, you will play a key role in driving the growth and success of our company. Working closely with the CEO, CTO and Head of Chemistry, you will seek out and foster new business relationships to integrate Thermulon's aerogels into exciting new products across the EV and Construction industry. This will involve finding new partners, negotiating contracts, scoping and developing projects with the chemistry team and making sure these are delivered on time and on budget. It is a highly cross-disciplinary role that crosses commercial, technical, IP and legal.
Identify and target new business opportunities in the construction and electric vehicle industry
Lead the outreach and development of new commercial projects to integrate Thermulon's aerogel powders into products with commercial partners
Work alongside the COO, CTO and the Head of Chemistry to develop technical project outcomes, timelines and budgets for projects
Help to structure and negotiate Joint Development or Supplier Agreements (or similar) alongside the CEO and Lawyers with a focus towards Intellectual Property.
Analyse market trends and competitor activities to inform business decisions
Manage the entire project lifecycle, from concept to delivery and beyond
3-7+ years experience in a business development or equivalent position
~ Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies
~ Job type : hybrid, in-person portion in London office, permanent contract
Flexible working hours
You decide when to use bank holidays, you don't have to take them when they are (typically 8 of them)
30 days holiday for everyone
~ Private Medical insurance - Vitality for you and your dependents (Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Alternative treatments and Travel Insurance)
~ Health/wellbeing allowance £600 per year to spend on activities which lead to better physical / mental health
~ Ride to work scheme - new bike and equipment with the government contributing tax to help pay for it
Life Events (choose one of the below each calendar year) (for those who have passed probation)
Enhanced Ethically invested pension - increase the company contribution by 1%
Life event support £1000 - whether it's a wedding, buying a house, something big and important to you we will help
Full-time
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