Business Development Officer

About the company

*Department: Commercial Exploitation Unit No. Of Positions:** 1 (one)

Your tasks

1. Support the identification, research and qualification of potential clients, industry partners and commercial opportunities.
2. Work with the Head of Commercial Exploitation and CYENS research groups to collect and organise information on research capabilities, technologies, demonstrators and services with commercial potential.
3. Maintain and progressively improve the CRM, ensuring accurate records of organisations, contacts, meetings, leads, opportunities and follow-up actions.
4. Support the development and regular reporting of the commercial pipeline, tracking opportunity status, ownership, next steps and outcomes.
5. Assist in mapping and developing existing CYENS relationships with companies, public organisations and other stakeholders.
6. Conduct market and competitor research and identify relevant tenders, industry needs and potential collaboration opportunities.
7. Coordinate introductory meetings with potential clients and partners, prepare background briefs, record outcomes and ensure timely follow-up.
8. Support the preparation and coordination of commercial proposals, quotations, capability profiles, presentations and related documentation in collaboration with relevant CYENS teams.
9. Collaborate with Communications and other teams on market-facing materials, industry events and business development initiatives.
10. Perform other related duties assigned by the Head of Commercial Exploitation in line with the role.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies The ideal candidate will be:

• Proactive, organised and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Confident communicator who can engage professionally with researchers and external organisations.
• Curious about emerging technologies and motivated to learn how research can address real market needs.
• Able to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable establishing processes and working in an evolving commercialisation environment.

Key requirements Essential Requirements

1. University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree) or Diploma or Certificate or other study title or qualifications in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management, Engineering, Technology, Innovation or a related field.
2. At least three years of relevant professional experience in business development, account management, client relations, commercial operations, partnerships or a related field.
3. Ability to research organisations and markets, identify potential business opportunities, understand client needs and communicate the value of technical services clearly.
4. Good organisational and analytical skills, including accurate record-keeping and structured follow-up.Ability to conduct company and market research, identify potential customers, analyse information and produce concise reports.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence, presentations and business documentation.
6. Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and confidence with digital collaboration tools.
7. Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills are essential.

Desired Skills

1. Familiarity with research commercialisation, technology transfer, applied R&D or innovation services.
2. Experience supporting commercial proposals, quotations, tenders or partnership agreements.
3. Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate their potential value to non-technical audiences.
4. Knowledge of the Cyprus or European business and innovation ecosystem; knowledge of Greek is an advantage.
5. Previous experience in a technology-oriented, research, innovation or commercialisation environment is an advantage. Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot or Zoho) and experience in maintaining commercial pipelines is an advantage.

How to apply

Application Deadline: 8th of November 2026 (3 weeks).

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and clearly indicate the position title in their application:

1. Full CV (including contact details).
2. Cover letter outlining:
3. your suitability for the role;
4. your motivation for applying; and
5. your earliest available start date.
6. contact details of two referees.

Enquiries For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department at vacancies@cyens.org.cy.

Other

*Reporting Line: Head of Commercial Exploitation Contract Type:** Part time or Full Time. Open-term contract.

*Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Indicative Annual Gross Salary Range:**€25,000 - €35,000. The salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

*Probation Period: 6 (six) months Preferred Start Date:** December 2026,or as soon thereafter.

Important Information

• Work Permit: Non-EU applicants must already possess a valid work permit.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applicants who have previously applied for a position at CYENS are required to submit a new application.
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates worldwide.