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About the Role
Lead commercialization with a plant-science-driven strategy, managing two distinct commercial streams: sustainable plant production on Earth and space program opportunities. Engage at the CEO and C-level, own end-to-end commercial strategy, and report directly to the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a high-impact sales strategy for Earth-based BioPod deployments, securing large-scale contracts for sustainable, high-value plant production.
- Separately cultivate a dedicated space-program pipeline: identify and qualify partners interested in sponsoring or collaborating on microgravity plant science experiments, leveraging synergies for terrestrial R&D benefits.
- Qualify leads, negotiate, and close complex deals—including BioPod hardware + long-term services on Earth, and research/partnership agreements for space-based studies.
- Maintain a segmented, robust pipeline: lead generation through industry networks (beauty/pharma for Earth; R&D/innovation + space stakeholders for partnerships) to contract signature.
- Deliver accurate, trackable revenue forecasts and KPIs (split by Earth contracts vs. space milestones/partnership funding), with direct CEO reporting.
- Represent Interstellar Lab at targeted events: plant science, cosmetics, pharma, and ingredient conferences for Earth sales; life-sciences and microgravity research forums (U.S. and Europe) for space opportunities.
Requirements
- 7+ years of B2B sales leadership in cosmetics, fragrance, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or plant-derived ingredient supply chains—with strong knowledge of plant science, bioactive/metabolite production, and sustainable sourcing practices.
- Demonstrated success closing complex, seven-figure+ deals with Fortune 500-equivalent companies.
- Established C-level network in target industries; proven ability to engage R&D/innovation leaders on advanced plant research and cross-sector opportunities.
- Experience owning full commercial P&L and scaling revenue from <$5M to >$20M in tech-enabled or high-growth settings.
- Entrepreneurial mindset to establish scalable processes in a startup; adept at handling dual-market strategies (mature terrestrial vs. emerging space).
- Fluent English (native/bilingual).
Skills
- Plant science
- Bioactive/metabolite production
- Sustainable sourcing practices
- Advanced plant research
- Cross-sector opportunities
- Dual-market strategies
Location
- In-person
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years of B2B sales leadership
Education Level
- Bachelor’s in Business, Life Sciences, Plant Biology, Agronomy, or related field
- MBA a plus
- Background in agtech, space intersections, microgravity biology, or industry-funded scientific partnerships
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive fixed salary + uncapped commission based on revenue milestones (Earth contracts + space partnership/funding achievements), plus equity
About the Company
- At Interstellar Lab, we are building a future full of life, on Earth and beyond.
- We advance plant cultivation and science through AI-powered autonomous greenhouse systems that enable precise and controlled plant growth.
- Our solution provides sustainable, high-performance production of botanicals — enhancing terrestrial biodiversity, resource efficiency, and natural ingredient quality—while preparing life for multi-planetary expansion.
- On Earth, our BioPods provide optimized, low-impact cultivation for the beauty, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.
- In space, we conduct microgravity plant research to reveal fundamental insights into growth, adaptation, and biochemistry—driving spin-off innovations for Earth applications and supporting long-duration missions in Space through partnerships with agencies and commercial providers.
Equal Opportunity
- Interstellar Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.