Business Development Manager

"Libre Foods is a biotech startup on a mission to liberate the food system."

Company Description:

Libre Foods is a biotech startup on a mission to liberate the food system and create a more free future for people, our planet and animals through the food we eat. Our planet cannot sustain our current food system, so we believe producing exceptional alternative protein products that people can enjoy is the single most effective way to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our growing population. Changing the world has never been tastier!

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Business Development Manager to play a fundamental role in achieving the company’s ambitious growth targets. You will be responsible for the business development strategy, identifying new opportunities and generating new leads. You should have an entrepreneurial drive and mindset, high ambition and the ability to work independently and across teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of defining, implementing and executing a go-to-market strategy for the company
• Set ambitious targets and track overall progress and provide detailed status reports, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Actively explore and evaluate new market opportunities to achieve the company’s key growth targets
• Constantly drive new business development efforts and build a pipeline of potential customers and business partners
• Negotiate and close commercial deals and partnership agreements
• Maintain strong relationships with our strategic partners and potential customers

Must-Have:

• A bachelor degree in Business or related field (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Fluency in English & Spanish, (additional European languages a plus)
• 3-5 years professional experience in partnerships, sales, business development or key account management industry with a proven track record of success in diverse market channels
• Demonstrated success in building business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong sales acumen, negotiations and communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced growing start-up environment
• An entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on commercial experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time.

Great-to-Have:

• Previous experience in the food production industry
• Passionate about the future of food

What We Offer:

• A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with learning and growth opportunities
• An opportunity to work with ground-breaking technology creating the future of food
• Most importantly, an incredibly fun and rewarding opportunity to create meaningful change alongside a like-minded, mission-driven team

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and celebrate all backgrounds of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Application Instructions:

• Send the following application materials to hello@librefoods.co with subject line: Business Development Manager: CV & Cover Letter
• In the body of the email, please state your salary expectations and earliest start date
• Please note we will only consider applications that follow the application instructions properly.

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