Business Development Manager

MicroHarvest is a fast-growing startup in Hamburg that is going to provide better, healthier, and tastier protein produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. With that, MicroHarvest contributes with a sustainable solution to the global challenge of feeding the world. Enjoy the extraordinary mix of a young, dynamic working environment and the professionalism of the team with decades of experience in biotechnology, business, and product development.

Are you excited to use your experience to drive business development of MicroHarvest from early days to becoming a global champion in protein ingredients? Does engaging with customers spark your fire and are you able to transfer and integrate their needs into the company? But do you see business development as an exciting strategic challenge, tightly integrated with the development of a company overall? And do you have a keen eye for negotiations and contracts as well? Then join us bringing the future of protein to market. Be at the forefront of modern-day industrial biotechnology and work in an energetic, highly ambitious, and international startup environment. Let’s change the world together!

Tasks

• Implement global revenue growth strategy by establishing new partnerships and accounts, including co-development of strategic partnerships in supply of raw materials and production.
• Analyse and identify target market(-segments) for our single cell ingredients.
• Align your business development efforts with company strategy, operations, R&D and marketing teams.
• Engage with existing and potential customers worldwide, supported by our growing team of internal and external application specialists.
• Negotiate contracts Gather market insights, customer insights and competitive intelligence throughout the whole value chain.

Requirements

• You have an academic degree in Business Management, or related fields
• You have 3+ years’ work experience in a similar role, with a clear track record in international sales in the B2B Ingredients space
• You are open to travel (up to 40%)
• You have a hands-on personality, team-play-spirit and efficient self-time management
• You are passionate for sustainability and eager of being part or a fast-growing startup Fluent in English, German and/or Portuguese is a plus

At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws.\ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.

Zuletzt aktualisiert am 19.04.2024