aevoloop is a fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation plastics for a circular economy. We are rethinking how plastics are designed at a molecular level to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability.
At the core of aevoloop’s approach is a proprietary polycondensation platform that enables the creation of advanced materials designed for durability, recyclability and responsible end-of-life outcomes. By combining rigorous polymer chemistry with industrial engineering, aevoloop is developing scalable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges in modern materials: maintaining performance while fundamentally improving sustainability.
Your role is to build real commercial traction by winning and executing paid industrial pilots, converting successful pilots into scale-up collaborations and repeatable revenue, and establishing a disciplined enterprise sales motion in the polymer and plastics value chain.
Own the full enterprise sales cycle: Identify, approach and win relevant industrial partners across the polymer/plastics ecosystem from first outreach and discovery to negotiation and contract signature.
Close and run paid pilot projects end-to-end: Structure pilot projects with clear scope, success criteria, timelines and economics; manage execution in close collaboration with R&D and operations.
Convert pilots into scale-up and long-term partnerships: Turn validated pilots into follow-on agreements (scale-up, supply, licensing and/or long-term collaboration pathways) and build strong customer references.
Polymer-first solution selling: Translate customer needs into compelling value propositions (performance, processability, cost, sustainability, compliance) and tailor commercial offers accordingly.
Commercial structuring & negotiation: Drive term structuring across NDAs, JDAs, pilot contracts and follow-on agreements including milestones, IP boundaries, exclusivity, exit clauses, pricing logic and success criteria.
Build a disciplined revenue engine: Operate CRM and pipeline hygiene (stages, next steps, documentation, evidence), deliver reliable forecasting and investor-ready reporting.
Build the function over time: Develop playbooks, templates and repeatable processes; as the company grows, help build and lead the commercial team.
What success looks like
A healthy, high-quality pipeline with clear prioritization, next steps and decision makers identified.
A set of signed pilot and follow-on agreements with credible partners, executed on time and turned into references and repeat business.
Clear, professional commercial processes: tight CRM discipline, structured deal documentation, and consistent internal alignment between customer needs and R&D delivery.
Proven closing experience: You have personally closed industrial B2B deals in polymers/plastics/materials (ideally involving pilots, qualification projects, co-development or scale-up partnerships).
Enterprise sales maturity: You can run complex sales cycles with technical stakeholders and budget owners and consistently drive deals from discovery to signature.
Deal structuring strength: You are comfortable with the “intricacies” of pilot and partnership agreements and can pragmatically structure win-win terms under uncertainty.
Trusted network in the value chain: You bring an active, warm network in at least one priority segment (e.g., polymer producers, compounders, converters, OEMs/brands) and can quickly turn relationships into qualified conversations and pilots.
Technical-commercial translation: Solid technical foundation (chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer/materials science or comparable) and the ability to translate technical performance into buyer value cases and ROI logic.
High ownership & rigor: Hands-on, structured and data-driven: CRM discipline, evidence-based forecasting, clear internal communication and reliability in execution.
Startup pace: You thrive in fast-moving environments, take responsibility, and collaborate effectively across functions.
Preferred qualifications
Experience commercializing new polymer materials from early validation to first repeatable revenue.
Experience with licensing models, supply partnerships and/or strategic collaborations in polymers/materials.
You have led teams or taken leadership responsibility in commercial settings (e.g., line management, leading a small BD/sales team, or owning cross-functional commercial programs). You’re excited to build and later lead the commercial function as aevoloop grows.
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Real Impact: Help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
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Startup Mindset: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions and early responsibility as we scale.
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Team Culture: Join a team of curious minds that challenge each other, collaborate openly and celebrate progress together.
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Growth & Learning: Steep learning curves, regular feedback and room to grow with the company.
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Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
Ready to become an aevoloopy?
Apply directly or reach out if you have any questions about the role or working at aevoloop: [email protected].
We are aevoloop - a fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation plastics for a circular economy. We re-engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability - turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.
Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.
You want to find out more?
Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start-Up denkt Plastik molekular neu
Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler
SPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co-Founder Manuel Häußler
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