Commercial Director/Head of Growth

Company Description

Runeasi is a leader in running gait analysis software, providing sports physiotherapists with accurate, convenient, and frictionless data. Runeasi is committed to making an impact on runners’ and athletes' health. Runeasi is redefining the way sports practitioners assess and optimize lower-limb injury and prevention. Runeasi delivers real-time insights into gait quality and asymmetry — enabling better rehab, performance, and return-to-sport decisions.

As a spin-off of KU Leuven University, Runeasi is grounded in over 10 years of science, with the four founders holding PhDs in sports biomechanics and sports data science.   

We serve a growing global customer base of modern sports physiotherapists, coaches, elite teams, and running footwear brands who are eager to refine their reasoning with data-driven, individualized insights at scale. We're backed by visionary investors and committed to expanding our impact across the globe.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Commercial Director/Head of Growth based in Leuven, with some work-from-home flexibility. The individual will be responsible for driving business growth and scaling commercial success. Key tasks include developing and executing business plans, managing commercial operations, leading the sales strategy, and overseeing international team management.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic startup environments, combines strategic vision with executional excellence, and is passionate about reshaping movement health. You'll be tasked with managing the full commercial funnel, driving marketing strategies, optimizing the end-to-end sales journey, and identifying levers for revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, sales, or commercial operations — preferably in the space of SaaS, MedTech, or SportsTech
• A strong track record of growing commercial functions in startup or scale-up environments
• Deep understanding of marketing and sales funnel metrics, lead generation, and CRM integrations
• An analytical mind that thrives on measuring what matters, but also a builder's mindset to test and execute fast
• Strong proficiency in English
• Experience collaborating across GTM, product, clinical, and executive teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Proven track record in driving business growth
• Passion for movement health, injury recovery, sports performance, or digital health innovation
• Bonus: Background in physical therapy, biomechanics, kinesiology, or sports science

Bonus Traits

• Change Steward – You welcome change and help others adapt to an evolving commercial landscape, including the use of AI.
• Excellence Driver – You raise the bar, own outcomes, and create a culture of accountability
• Growth Coach – You empower others to grow and build capability within your team
• Community Builder – You collaborate across diverse stakeholders

If you're excited about building a commercial engine that scales evidence-based movement health globally, we’d love you to apply!