Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)Les UlisCorporate Development & Strategy – Business Development /Full time /On-siteapply for this jobAt Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plants that hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, eco-friendly methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.We are backed by Engine Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Forbion BioEconomy, Wind and DTCF and have recently closed a $45M Series A. With proof-of-concept partnerships already in place (Hyundai Motor Group, Jaguar Land Rover and various battery value chain players), Genomines is now moving from R&D into commercial scale-up, launching initial projects and expanding globally, with early deployments in South Africa.ROLE OVERVIEW Genomines is seeking an entrepreneurial Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to design and lead its global commercial strategy at the nexus of industrial biotechnology, agriculture, and critical minerals. This role offers the opportunity to shape how cutting-edge biotechnology redefines critical mineral supply chains for the energy transition. The CCO will translate technical breakthroughs into clear, actionable value propositions for customers, partners, and policymakers, advancing existing relationships across the value chain and turning them into meaningful commercial traction. Over time, this role will guide Genomines from its first field assets to scaled deployment, establishing a multi-metal, multi-country, multi-model revenue platform.The CCO will own commercial prioritization, monetization pathways, and market-facing risk decisions in close partnership with the CEO and the leadership team. The CCO will architect the commercial roadmap that takes Genomines from first field assets to a scaled, multi-metal, multi-country platform.Success in this role will be measured by the conversion of early partnerships and agreements into long-term offtake and commercial agreements, the timely ramp-up of revenue across initial assets, successful entry into priority geographies and metals, and the establishment of repeatable, scalable commercial models aligned with Genomines’ growth trajectory.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCOMMERCIAL STRATEGY: Define and execute a global roadmap for nickel-first deployment, expanding to cobalt, rare earths, and other metals. Develop scalable business models, ranging from direct metal sales and joint ventures to licensing and asset-light structures.CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIPS: Convert early MOUs and offtake discussions into long-term contracts while building trusted, high-impact relationships with OEMs, refiners, landowners, and battery materials partners. Establish Genomines as a respected category player in global mineral supply chains.REVENUE OWNERSHIP: Own commercial performance metrics, including offtake conversion, revenue ramp-up, pricing strategy, and contribution margins across business models and geographies.MARKET AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT: Shape our positioning within industrial policy and regulatory frameworks, securing non-dilutive funding, strategic project designations, and public-private partnerships across Europe, the U.S., and global markets.SUPPLY CHAIN AND TRADING: Integrate commercial and operational strategies across processing, logistics, and trading to maximize value capture.MARKET INTELLIGENCE: Build systems for pricing and market insights, including tracking commodity trends, regulatory shifts, competitor landscapes, and emerging opportunities in adjacent business areas.TEAM LEADERSHIP: Recruit and lead a commercial organization spanning business development, policy, trading, logistics, and partnership management. Foster a...