EVera Recruitment
Vice President of Sales
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VP of Sales – Deep-Tech Commercial Leadership
About the Role
A high-growth deep-tech business at the cutting edge of scientific instrumentation, battery technology, and advanced materials is seeking a hands-on VP of Sales to drive the next phase of international growth.
This is a standalone commercial leadership role—you will not inherit a sales team but will instead:
- Build the strategy, develop channel partnerships, create commercial processes, and personally win key accounts.
- Enjoy the thrill of building rather than managing.
Directly reporting to the founders, you will:
- Take ownership of revenue generation across Europe, North America, and APAC.
- Help transition the business from early adopters to a scalable, repeatable commercial model.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global commercial strategy.
- Build and manage distributor and channel partner relationships.
- Lead and close complex technical sales opportunities, personally winning key accounts.
- Establish forecasting, CRM discipline, and commercial processes.
- Represent the business at international conferences, customer sites, and industry events.
- Act as the bridge between customers, founders, and technical teams, shaping future product direction.
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Requirements
Essential
- 10+ years’ experience selling in:
- Scientific instrumentation
- Analytical systems
- Advanced hardware solutions (especially relevant for technical ambition)
- A strong track record in:
- Battery technology
- Electrochemistry
- Advanced materials (or adjacent R&D markets)
- Proven experience in:
- Growing revenue through distributors and international partner networks (particularly North America).
- Engaging with researchers, engineers, and industrial customers in technical conversations.
- Delivering personal results in founder-led, high-growth environments.
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Preferred Background
From these domains (or equivalent experience in deep-tech sales):
- Battery testing, characterisation, or diagnostics equipment
- Microscopy, imaging, or metrology systems
- Laboratory and scientific instrumentation
- Electrochemistry and materials science technologies
- Industrial R&D equipment and advanced manufacturing solutions
Why This Opportunity Excites
This role is ideal for a commercially minded builder—someone who: ✔ Enjoys rolling up sleeves to create structure from scratch. ✔ Prefers direct accountability for winning business over managing large teams. ✔ Thrives in fast-moving, high-impact environments at the intersection of science and commercialisation.
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