JOB
Green startup CEO
COMPANY
TIME
hybrid – full time
YOUR CALL
We are looking for a sales-driven leader for a new venture “BetterBuild“. The venture focusses on a sustainable building materials solution, offering an alternative to classic building materials.
ABOUT BETTERBUILD
One Planet Studio builds bold ventures for a reindustrialized, sustainable future with a secure supply chain. We are actively looking for a sales-driven CEO.
Green startup CEO for our startup BetterBuild
We are looking for a sales-driven CEO for our startup BetterBuild, which designs and produces prefabricated wood-frame panels insulated with straw for sustainable building projects. The technology combines traditional materials with modern techniques to create energy-efficient and low-carbon structures.
BetterBuild has already secured its first paying customers in Belgium and established a product technology partnership to ensure customer satisfaction and a rapid fleet roll-out.
As the CEO, you will co-launch this venture alongside One Planet Studio and its partners. You will gradually build up a fleet, optimize unit utilization, manage costs, and be responsible for achieving company objectives (revenue & decarbonization).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The CEO will have operational responsibilities in Business Development, HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations (including maintenance and warehousing):
Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy, identifying target customer groups.
- Adapt the pricing strategy to maximize market penetration and profitability.
- Lead sales initiatives to achieve revenue targets as part of the roll-out strategy.
- Build a strong pipeline of new accounts and assess their technical and financial feasibility.
- Expand market share and establish long-term partnerships (sales channels, logistics, etc.).
- Identify opportunities and threats and develop a short- and mid-term business plan.
- Co-create communication strategies and tools to represent the company effectively.
- Build a strong industry network and negotiate with key stakeholders, including sector organizations and contractors.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
- Provide monthly reports on business development progress.
- Develop sustainability frameworks for construction, events, and film (e.g., CO₂ performance, EU Taxonomy), focusing on incentive mechanisms like carbon credits/offsets.
Human Resources (HR)
- Recruit and lead a team (COO, commercial, and technical team).
- Monitor team performance in prospecting, feasibility studies, and partnerships.
- Coach and motivate the team to achieve targets.
Finance
- Manage the fundraising (200K€) with Business Angels, the OPS investors network, family & friends…(pitchdeck drafting, pitch presentations, etc.)
- Develop the 5-year financial projection in collaboration with the OPS team and the HQ financial guidelines.
- Facilitate collaboration between the HQ finance team and local financial advisors, banks, and insurers.
Legal
- Liaise with local legal advisors under the supervision of the HQ legal department.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with new laws and regulations in Belgium.
Operations
- Oversee operations until a COO is hired.
- Proactively manage maintenance.
- Maintain excellent relationships with logistics partners.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
We are looking for a value-driven self-starter who is passionate about restoring our planet and using their entrepreneurial experience to accelerate our mission.
Passions:
- Sustainability – a strong commitment to decarbonization.
- Construction – understanding this industry, as it is our main market.
Experience:
- At least 4 years of experience in B2B sales.
- Experience and/or a network in the construction industry (preferred).
Key competences:
- Leadership – ability to inspire and lead teams.
- Sales & Communication – strong vision and ability to deliver a compelling message to diverse audiences.
- Project Management – experience handling large and small projects professionally.
- Account Management – experience with SLAs, contract management, and financial oversight.
- Team Building – ability to assemble and lead a results-driven team.
- Resilience – comfortable navigating uncertainty and risk inherent to a startup.
- Languages – Fluency in French and Dutch (one of these is a must).
- Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Bonus: Holding a VOL-VCA certificate is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
A ready-to-launch venture with:
- Market insights to accelerate your strategy.
- Exclusive commercialization rights for the cleantech in Belgium.
- A list of qualified leads.
- Access to One Planet Studio’s network of investors, experts, and partners.
- The opportunity to co-create the vision & mission of a startup with significant decarbonization impact.
- A fixed remuneration (payroll or freelance) with additional benefits.
- A stock-option plan with clear exit potential.
Ready to shape the Future?
Apply today by following the process on LinkedIn or sending your resume and cover letter to hello@one-planet-studio.com, mentioning “Green Startup CEO at BetterBuild”.
ABOUT US
We only have one planet, and it is breaking. We have one decade to prevent irreversible damage to the earth. So we need to think, build, and produce differently.
One Planet Studio builds bold ventures for a reindustrialized, sustainable future with security of supply.
Through open partnerships, we empower industry leaders and accelerate sustainable change.
Our Vision is a decarbonized EU economy driven by an accelerated cross-border cleantech transfer.
Our Mission is to build ventures that replicate proven cleantech solutions from abroad through open partnerships.
