Business Developer
Business Developer
Rotterdam
Introduction
We are seeking a Business Developer who can build strong customer pipelines, engage with senior stakeholders across the space, aerospace, and defence ecosystem, and close commercial opportunities. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to grow revenue, expand market reach, and ensure our solutions meet the needs of leading system integrators, primes, and agencies.
This role is a mix of strategic development and hands-on sales execution: from qualifying leads and managing proposals, to shaping strategic partnerships and representing SPHERICAL at industry events.
Learn more about the company
About the company
SPHERICAL is transforming semiconductor chip design using agile techniques and model-based engineering approaches. We leverage advancements in software and machine learning to empower engineers while increasing productivity by 10x. Our mission is to create high-quality electronics tailored for the space and high-reliability industries, including power and control products, and to pioneer a new category of system-shaped silicon.
About the role
Benefits
- Innovative Opportunity: Revolutionise satellite system design using a system-driven IC design approach in the space industry.
- Strong Growth Trajectory: Join a well-funded and fast-growing startup backed by private venture capital and the European Space Agency.
- Expert Team: Collaborate with an ambitious, skilled, and experienced leadership team with strong technical and commercial backgrounds in satellite and semiconductor technology.
- Empowered Environment: Take a leading role in an environment that encourages initiative and supports reshaping industry paradigms.
- Monthly Trips Abroad: Engage with international partners and attend global industry events to expand your network and insights.
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work setup with the option to work from home, combined with at least one collaborative day per week at our Rotterdam office.
Required Skills
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management in high-tech, space, aerospace, defence, semiconductors, or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles with large organisations and public agencies.
- Ability to engage with technical stakeholders and translate complex technology into clear value propositions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Fluency in English (other European languages a plus).
- Willingness to travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in the space, aerospace, and high-reliability electronics markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders (primes, Tier-1 suppliers, agencies, and investors).
- Own the full sales cycle: from lead generation and qualification, to proposals, contract negotiations, and closing deals.
- Work with technical and product teams to translate customer needs into solutions and compelling offers.
- Represent SPHERICAL at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
- Develop account strategies, market insights, and forecasts to support revenue growth.
- Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to shape go-to-market strategy and long-term growth.
Innovative
Spherical Systems is transforming the semiconductor and space industries through agile engineering, advanced software, and AI-driven design — redefining how high-reliability electronics are built.
Impactful
Our technology powers the next generation of satellites and critical systems, enabling faster, smarter, and more dependable performance in the most demanding environments.
Ambitious
Backed by the European Space Agency and leading investors, Spherical is scaling rapidly with a mission to pioneer a new era of system-shaped silicon — and we’re just getting started.
- Business Developer
- Senior Business Developer
- Teamlead
Application process
Let us know you’re interested by applying for this role!
A brief call to get to know you and your experience.
Initial interview with a recruiter or hiring manager.
A follow-up with senior team members or decision-makers.
You’ll receive a formal offer with all the details.
Office locations
SPHERICAL is transforming semiconductor chip design using agile techniques and model-based engineering approaches. We leverage advancements in software and machine learning to empower engineers while increasing productivity by 10x. Our mission is to create high-quality electronics tailored for the space and high-reliability industries, including power and control products, and to pioneer a new category of system-shaped silicon.
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