Commercial Director

ABOUT FLOODBASEFloodbase is changing the way businesses and communities adapt to increasing risk of climate change impacts from flooding. Last year, we launched a solution enabling reinsurers and public sector organizations to profitably design, underwrite, and monitor parametric flood insurance products, extending coverage to historically uninsurable locations and risks. Built on nearly a decade of industry-leading and peer-reviewed science, our proprietary solution continuously monitors flooding globally. Floodbase is backed by investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Collaborative Fund, and Floating Point, and trusted by NASA, The UN, Google, FEMA, and more.** Alert: Floodbase has been made aware of recruiting emails, calls, and job offers originating from impostor websites and other fraudulent means being used to solicit sensitive personal information or payment. Floodbase is not in any way associated with these entities or practices.Any official communication with you will be made from a email domain. If you suspect you are a victim of fraudulent activity, we encourage you to cease further contact and report the crime to The Federal Trade Commission.About the roleFloodbase is looking for a Commercial Director to lead our commercial expansion in the US. This is a key role responsible for leveraging Floodbase's cutting-edge technology to create unique reinsurance solutions for private and public sector clients, as well as an opportunity to join a growing company and build out your own team and distribution strategy in an emerging and exciting marketplace.Here's what you'll do: Lead Floodbase's expansion in the US - you will have P&L ownership of our US product and be responsible for identification and conversion of new business opportunitiesManage Floodbase's US network of brokers, agents and other distribution partnersSet the commercial strategy including pricing and launching of new products and programs Represent Floodbase externally at Broker, Client and Industry meetings & events (position will entail travel activities, including overnight stays)Who you are:7+ years in the US reinsurance market, with experience from a brokerage firm or underwriting company andor in a business development "producer" role highly preferredTrack record of success in placing insurance products, ideally with a proven ability to close deals and exceed sales targetsA demonstrable network of US broker, agent and end-client relationships across multiple market segmentsTenacious and able to provide clear examples of showing perseverance in leading internal and external stakeholders through complex sales lifecycleExperience managing multiple competing priorities and delivering in a structured and timely mannerCommitted to solving the climate crisis through practical and scalable meansBonus: US brokers license (active or renewable)Bonus: experience with placing parametric productsAdditional information:Floodbase offers competitive salaries with regular reviews and adjustments based on performance and industry standards. The role is hybrid, requiring regular in-office presence in Brooklyn, NY and will report to the CEO or senior leadership.

Created: 2025-03-08