Head of European Market Development

Sublime Systems

Paris, France

Posted on: 2025-04-02

Category: materials

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Sublime is developing a breakthrough process to make low-carbon cement. The technology replaces the industry's legacy fossil-fuel-intensive thermal calciner process with an electrochemical process that produces low-carbon cement at ambient temperatures with renewable electricity. Sublime was started in 2020, as a spin-out of Yet-Ming Chiang's lab at MIT (Form Energy, A123, American Superconductor, 24M, Desktop Metals).

Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Head of European Market Development to lead and execute market expansion initiatives across the UK and EU. This high-impact role will be responsible for establishing partnerships, structuring innovative off take agreements, and influencing procurement policies that drive the adoption of our sustainable materials.

This role will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and funding bodies, to position the company at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure solutions in Europe.  The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cross-sector decision-making, public-sector landscapes, and strategic business development within the construction, engineering, and clean industrial sectors. 

While the role is listed as being based in Paris, France, we are open to considering remote candidates from other locations across the EU and UK.

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Proof of eligibility may be required during the recruitment process.

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Responsibilities Include:

Establish strategic partnerships with readymix providers, engineering firms, and general contractors (GCs) to accelerate the deployment of ultra low-carbon cement across the EU. 

Develop and manage key relationships with public and private sector partners to drive market adoption. 

Explore the feasibility of cement offtake transactions in advance of scaled up manufacturing

Assess opportunities for Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAC) off take transactions with EU-based entities

Conduct in-depth research into how EU member states incorporate embodied carbon requirements into contracting for design/build infrastructure projects.

Develop strategies to influence public procurement policies to prioritize low-carbon materials beyond the economic impact of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Design and lead a non-dilutive funding strategy by leveraging sponsored programs and public-private partnerships to access the €100 billion EU Clean Industrial Deal, and member-level incentives

Engage with policymakers and government stakeholders to secure funding mechanisms that support low-carbon industrial transformation.

Requirements Include:

10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or policy advocacy within the construction, engineering, or clean energy sectors. 

Proven track record in navigating cross-sector decision-making (industry, government, and finance) to identify mutually beneficial solutions. 

Expertise in EU sustainability policies, industrial decarbonization, and infrastructure procurement frameworks. 

Strong understanding of carbon markets, EAC transactions, and environmental regulatory mechanisms in Europe. 

Experience structuring commercial agreements, public-private partnerships, and funding programs. 

Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills. 

Preferred Qualifications Include:

Deep political and industry network within EU sustainability, infrastructure, or industrial policy circles. 

Experience securing and managing non-dilutive funding (grants, subsidies, and government-backed initiatives). 

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