Geospatial Data Business Development Lead

About Earthpulse

Earthpulse turns satellite data into a competitive advantage. We build AI-powered Earth Observation solutions that transform complex geospatial data into practical tools for risk assessment, operations, and decision-making.

Our platform helps industries such as energy, infrastructure, logistics, and sustainability make the right decisions as we translate for them complex Earth Observation signals into clear, actionable insights.

The role

We are looking for a Geospatial Data Business Development Lead to strengthen our position in the geospatial and Earth Observation ecosystem.

This is a hybrid role for someone who understands geospatial data and EO well, but is also comfortable driving business development, shaping opportunities, and building strategic relationships in programs and ecosystems such as the European Space Agency (ESA).

You will help connect geospatial data capabilities with real applications, support strategic opportunities, work with data providers and partners, and help turn technical assets into scalable business value.

What you will do

Act as a bridge between geospatial data capabilities and real-world applications
Support business development across ESA-related and other strategic programs
Build and manage relationships with:
- data providers
- EO and geospatial platforms
- strategic partners
- institutional and ecosystem stakeholders
Help structure and negotiate:

- data access agreements
- SLAs with data providers
- Collaboration framework
Contribute to proposals, opportunity shaping, and strategic positioning
Translate geospatial and EO data capabilities into concrete commercial and project opportunities
Work with internal teams to ensure data capabilities can be converted into usable services and product components
Help identify how geospatial data assets and partnerships can support both project-based and product-based revenue

What we are looking for

5–10 years of experience in geospatial data, Earth Observation, remote sensing, or related environments
Strong understanding of the EO / geospatial ecosystem
Experience working with data providers, EO platforms, or related service environments
Experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or opportunity development
Ability to move comfortably between technical and commercial conversations
Strong applied mindset, with focus on concrete use cases and execution
Structured, pragmatic, and comfortable working in an evolving environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Experience with ESA-related programs, initiatives, or partnership environments
Experience negotiating data-related agreements or SLAs
Background combining geospatial or EO expertise with business development
Exposure to SaaS, platform, or product environments

What we value

We are looking for someone who:

understands the geospatial and EO world deeply
does not get stuck in theory
can move between data, business, and ecosystem conversations
works fast and pragmatically
and wants to help turn data capabilities into real opportunities and usable solutions

Why join Earthpulse

You would be happy to work at the intersection of geospatial data, EO, AI, and real-world impact
You would like to help shape how satellite data becomes scalable business value
Join a fast-moving team where your contribution will directly influence growth and strategic positioning

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Rooted in rigour

We are scientists who build software and understand business. We stand out for blending scientific proficiency, product development, and commercial expertise. Our models are EU-validated and audit-ready because our clients operate critical infrastructure where being wrong is expensive and dangerous.

Champion sovereignty

Your data, your models, your control. We build tools that integrate with your infrastructure and ensure you can walk away with your IP intact. We design API-first, support on-premise deployment when needed, and maintain the highest compliance standards when enhancing our models with your company data.

Empower experts, trust outcomes

We hire exceptional people and give them the autonomy to solve critical business problems their way. We share context openly so people can make informed choices and hold them accountable for results, not processes.