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About the Role

Terraxy, a KAUST-founded agri-tech company, is seeking a VP of Commercial to build and lead its commercial function. The company manufactures CarboSoil, a biochar-based soil amendment designed for alkaline desert conditions. Terraxy is supported by Wa'ed Ventures and based on KAUST research. CarboSoil offers a permanent, single-application solution for improved nutrient and water retention at a competitive price. The company holds intellectual property protection, has institutional backing, and serves clients such as King Salman Park and JEDCO. Manufacturing is based in KSA, with expansion plans across the Gulf region and beyond. This role presents an opportunity for a senior commercial leader to establish and scale a commercial strategy, contributing directly to the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Terraxy's commercial strategy, including pipeline development, pricing, positioning, and revenue targets.
• Secure enterprise B2B contracts with institutional buyers such as government entities, real estate developers, agribusiness operators, and landscaping contractors across KSA and the Gulf.
• Build and manage relationships with key accounts including King Salman Park, JEDCO, and NADEC, as well as comparable government and quasi-government entities.
• Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closing, working directly with the founders.
• Design and implement a scalable commercial model to support the company through Series A funding and future growth stages.
• Navigate government and quasi-government procurement processes in KSA, including vendor registration, budget cycles, and stakeholder identification.
• Track and report on pipeline status, forecast accuracy, and commercial KPIs to the founders and board.
• Represent Terraxy at industry events, with strategic partners, and in investor interactions.
• Collaborate with the founders on product positioning, pricing strategy, and market expansion into adjacent Gulf markets.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of B2B commercial experience with a proven track record of closing enterprise deals, including specific named accounts and contract values.
• Demonstrated relationships with institutional buyers in KSA and/or UAE, particularly within the real estate, agribusiness, government-linked entities, or landscaping sectors.
• Strong understanding of value-based and consultative selling, with experience managing long, complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive "hunter" mindset with a proven ability to build a commercial function from inception, demonstrating self-direction and a performance-compensation orientation.
• Must be based in KSA (Riyadh or Eastern Province) or committed to relocation in the near term.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Saudi nationality is preferred, though strong non-national candidates will be considered.
• Experience in agri-inputs, cleantech, landscaping, or related fields is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• Existing relationships with entities such as King Salman Park, JEDCO, NADEC, or comparable government and quasi-government accounts in KSA are considered a plus.

Required Skills

• Commercial Strategy Development and Execution
• Pipeline Development and Management
• Pricing and Positioning Strategy
• Revenue Target Achievement
• Enterprise B2B Contract Negotiation and Closing
• Institutional Buyer Engagement (Government Entities, Real Estate Developers, Agribusiness Operators, Landscaping Contractors)
• Key Account Management
• Full Sales Cycle Management
• Scalable Commercial Model Design
• Government Procurement Process Navigation
• KPI Tracking and Reporting
• Industry Event Representation
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Value-based and Consultative Selling
• Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
• Ability to Build Commercial Functions from Scratch
• Performance-Compensation Orientation
• B2B Commercial Leadership
• Enterprise Deal Closing Expertise
• Institutional Buyer Relationship Building
• Navigating Long Sales Cycles
• Hunter Mindset and Self-Direction
• Agri-inputs, Cleantech, or Landscaping Sector Knowledge (Advantageous)
• CRM Hygiene and Reporting Cadence Establishment

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company has a rigorous hiring process, including screening calls, structured interviews with founders, and independent panel assessments. Formal and informal reference checks are conducted for all senior hires.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and expression of interest to r@******************.