Commercial Manager

Are you a born networker who sees opportunities for collaboration everywhere? Can you connect companies, startups, knowledge institutions and investors, and inspire them to become part of the campus? Then we are looking for you!

You will play a key role in the further commercial growth of our campus. You make sure new companies and partners join, you attract businesses to become tenants, and together with your team you ensure a good and balanced mix on the campus. In doing so, you contribute to a strong and future-proof innovation ecosystem. Together with the Manager Ecosystem & Innovation, you create opportunities for new construction based on market and customer demand, as well as shared facilities and campus amenities. This not only makes the campus more attractive, but also creates new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.

What will you do?

As the commercial driving force, you will boost the growth and development of the campus. You will build a strong commercial proposition for companies and organizations in fields such as smart and sustainable mobility, energy, automotive, testing, software, AI and data. You know which companies and partners fit the campus, and you actively bring them on board.

You are responsible for the entire commercial customer journey, from first contact and campus visits, to proposals, negotiations, contracts and renewals. You translate customers' ambitions and needs into suitable spaces, facilities and services, from flex and office spaces to labs, workshops, test facilities and events.

At the same time, you look ahead. You develop new commercial propositions and revenue models, for example for labs, sponsored spaces, partnerships and additional services. You also play an important role in new construction and development projects: you map out customer demand, assess commercial feasibility and make sure new developments match the market.

You keep a close eye on occupancy, the commercial pipeline, market developments and the tenant mix of the campus. You are part of the Management Team and work closely with the managing director and the three other MT members, as well as with the members of your team, who are still to be recruited. In this way, you make sure commercial growth goes hand in hand with a strong, future-oriented campus ecosystem. As a Member of the Management Team, you hold overall responsibility for strategy, results, budget, stakeholder management and team development within your own domain.

Who are you?

You are entrepreneurial, energetic and a natural at bringing people together. You spot opportunities before others do and turn them into concrete commercial results. You are persuasive, enjoy building lasting relationships and feel at home in an innovative environment.

You also have:

• approximately 5 to 8 years of experience in real estate, business development, strategic partnerships and/or innovation ecosystems;
• experience building business networks and partnerships;
• preferably experience in real estate modelling;
• excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.

The success of our organization depends on the quality of our people and their ideas. Relevant insights and innovative activities emerge from a mix of cultures, knowledge and experience. Whether you have a unique view of the world, bring fresh creative energy, or have a background that is not yet represented in our team, we encourage you to apply. Together, we want to push boundaries and make a positive impact.

What we offer

You will work from our office on the Automotive Campus in Helmond, in the close vicinity of many of the companies, researchers and partners we work with. You will be part of a small team that is building the campus organization. You can take initiative and help shape how we work together and how the campus develops.

For this role, we offer 32 tot 40 hours per week and a one-year contract, with the prospect of a permanent position. The salary is in line with the market and will be based on what you bring. We also offer pension contributions, holiday allowance, a laptop and phone, and an electric lease car for commuting and business travel.

Please apply by [date] via this link. Would you like to know more first? Then contact [name] at [contact details]. The first interviews will take place on [dates] in Helmond. The second interviews are planned for [dates] in Helmond. During the application process, we may ask you for references.

Please do not contact us for sales or recruitment services in response to this vacancy. We handle recruitment and selection ourselves.