Public summary
An international sustainability organization is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead global commercial strategy, drive market innovation, and expand sustainable revenue growth. The role offers flexible location options with a preference for Bonn, Germany, and involves managing international teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and aligning commercial activities with the organization's mission to promote responsible forest management worldwide.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Bonn
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- Unclear
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global commercial growth strategy; lead commercial innovation across products and services; drive sustainable revenue generation; develop innovative commercial models supporting climate and ecosystem services; strengthen market position through technology-enabled solutions; build strategic partnerships; lead international teams and foster collaboration; translate market intelligence into strategic decisions; optimize commercial operations including revenue models, CRM, digital initiatives; manage commercial negotiations and partnerships; lead budgeting and financial planning; collaborate cross-functionally within the organization.
Qualifications
University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Marketing, Sustainability or related field; MBA or Master's preferred; minimum 10 years' commercial leadership or business development experience, with at least 5 years leading international teams; proven track record in global commercial strategy and revenue growth; experience in developing innovative commercial models and managing strategic partnerships; strong project and programme leadership skills; experience in sustainability or environmental sectors advantageous; business fluent English required, German and/or Spanish beneficial; strong analytical, communication and leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.