Head of Business
As Head of Business, you’ll play a leading role in managing and expanding our business team, with a particular focus on securing new opportunities and implementing effective strategies.
Full-time · Bremen
Head of Business
As Head of Business, you’ll play a leading role in managing and expanding our business team, with a particular focus on securing new opportunities and implementing effective strategies.
We are revolutionizing seafloor mapping by integrating underwater hyperspectral imaging with AI-driven automated data processing. This powerful combination allows us to map the seafloor with unprecedented speed, efficiency, and detail. By ground-truthing aerial and satellite imagery, we facilitate the global unlocking of blue nature-based solutions, thereby uncovering the seafloor’s economic and ecological value.
Over seven years, our diverse team has grown to over 30 talented professionals, including engineers, business developers, software developers, product designers, data scientists, and marine scientists. With strong commercial growth, our next major focus is building a dynamic sales team to fuel further expansion. In this leadership role, you will also oversee PlanBlue's communications and administrative teams, leading initiatives to scale our business and strengthen customer and partner relationships to ensure ongoing success
Reporting directly to our CSO, you’ll oversee a variety of business functions, including sales, HR, project management, and daily operations. We’re looking for a proactive team centric leader who can foster a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment while keeping our mission and business plan in clear focus.
Designing and implementing operational strategies that align with PlanBlue’s business plan objectives.
• Building strong relationships with clients and partners, securing and staying on top of contracts initially yourself and later through the growing sales team.
• Ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment with company growth goals.
• Managing and developing your sales team, promoting a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitoring sales pipelines and business performance, adapting strategies to targets and client needs.
• Streamlining internal processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Analyzing industry and market trends to help PlanBlue stay ahead and maintain our competitive edge.
You’ll be engaging directly with partners and clients (especially in the beginning), ensuring open communication and strategic alignment. Your ability to lead, communicate effectively, and maintain a sales-driven mindset will be essential for success in this role.
10+ years in a senior business or operational role, ideally with experience in the Blue Economy, geospatial industry, offshore/coastal construction, or environmental monitoring.
A proven track record in scaling teams and driving revenue growth.
Strong sales and strategic skills, with excellent communication abilities for building relationships with clients and investors.
Fluency in English, with German language skills as a plus.
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience working in a startup environment.
Knowledge of agile methodologies.
Previous experience in the Blue Economy, geospatial, or environmental sectors.
Proficiency in German.
Competitive salary up to €100,000 per year
28 days of annual leave
A bright, welcoming office near a park with free organic coffee, drinks, and fruits.
Free diving courses 🤿 and access to various fitness, yoga, and sports studios (Hansefit).
An important role in scaling a mission-driven, impact-oriented company.
A collaborative, diverse, and international team that values openness and teamwork.
Opportunities for professional growth through coaching, workshops, conferences, and international research projects.
Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
We totally understand that, so are we! By joining us you can play an active role in changing the way the world views the ocean. Enthusiastic by the idea that your work will directly impact our products? Then we’d love to hear from you!
→ Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
→ We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company. We want to change that. For this reason, we are part of the Inklupreneur project and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We have the facilities and flexibility. We will support you in the working environment.