Business Development Officer

About the role

CYENS Centre of Excellence, the Nicosia-based research and innovation centre working on interactive media, smart systems and emerging technologies, is hiring a Business Development Officer for its Commercial Exploitation Unit on an open-term contract, reporting to the Head of Commercial Exploitation. The officer will identify, research and qualify potential clients and industry partners, gather information on research capabilities and technologies with commercial potential, maintain and improve the CRM and commercial pipeline, and map relationships with companies and public organisations. The role also covers market and competitor research, identifying tenders and collaboration opportunities, coordinating introductory meetings and preparing briefs, and supporting commercial proposals, quotations and presentations with CYENS teams. The preferred start date is December 2026, with a six-month probation period. Apply through the application link on the listing page before the deadline.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management, Engineering, Technology, Innovation or a related field At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in business development, account management, client relations, commercial operations or partnerships Strong market research, organisational and analytical skills, including accurate record-keeping and structured follow-up Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and business documentation Excellent written and oral English; knowledge of Greek is an advantage Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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