Business Development Expert – Energy & Advanced Materials (Startup Environment)

We are a DeepTech & ClimateTech company developing next-generation energy storage and gas handling materials for applications across energy, climate, space and industrial sectors.

We are seeking a high-impact Business Development (BD) expert with a strong commercial mindset to help us close deals, generate sales, and build strategic partnerships. You will work directly with the founders and play a critical role in translating cutting-edge technology into real market traction.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape your own position based on your strengths, interests, and long-term ambitions.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Depending on your profile and interests, your responsibilities may include:

• Driving business development and sales activities, from lead generation to deal closure

• Building and managing a sales pipeline with industrial partners, customers, and integrators

• Engaging with stakeholders across the energy, materials, gas, and industrial technology sectors

• Supporting commercial strategy, pricing models, and go-to-market execution

• Contributing to funding and partnership applications (e.g., grants, strategic collaborations)

• Representing the company in meetings, pitches, and negotiations with customers and partners

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines commercial drive with technical understanding:

• Background or experience in energy, materials, chemicals, industrial technology, or climate tech

• Demonstrated ability to close deals or advance commercial negotiations

• Strong interest in DeepTech startups and early-stage company building

• Comfortable working in an uncertain, fast-moving startup environment

• Proactive, self-driven, and outcome-oriented

• Curious, reflective, and eager to learn continuously

Ideal (but not mandatory):

• Technical background with business development and sales experience

• Prior exposure to B2B sales, BD, consulting, or industrial partnerships

• Experience working with research-driven or hardware-based technologies

Key Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering results in business, sales, or BD roles

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Professional fluency in English

• Ability to adapt quickly, learn from feedback, and iterate fast

What We Offer

• A chance to play a core role in a DeepTech startup with global impact

• Direct collaboration with the founders and high strategic visibility

• Real ownership of commercial outcomes and company growth

• Equity options for exceptional contributors

• A transparent, psychologically safe culture that values learning, honesty, and accountability

If you are motivated to build markets, close deals, and bring advanced energy technologies to industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out with questions at: contact AT planck-tech.no