Business Development Manager – Aquaculture
Corbion
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gorinchem • Netherlands
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About the role
- developing and executing the business development plan and projects with support of sales and other functions
- closely collaborate with product management, supply chain, marketing and other functions, to translate the market needs into product solutions
- Translate aquaculture strategy into global business development plan for the aquaculture segment and execute plan with the regions
- identify market trends and sustainable market opportunities to further develop business in collaboration with the regions
- drive and manage pipeline of new opportunities with regional sales to materialize on the business objectives
- gather market and competitive information to support the regional and global strategy
- develop innovative strategies for aquaculture (business case, recommendations)
- work with R&D, technical managers and product team to develop solutions portfolio for the market
- translate customer and market needs to products and solutions in close cooperation with product management, technical management and R&D
- develop value propositions for new product market combinations, supported by the technical and nutrition team and trials
- develop and roll out route to market for new segment/territories in coordination with sales, marketing, technical and regulatory
- build strong relations with key opinion leaders, key customers and distributors and explore collaborations that lead to new products, new markets or joint ventures.
Requirements
- at least 10 years of experience in international B2B feed industry, farming, raw material or ingredient business with a sustainability value proposition
- strong affinity with the aquaculture segment
- a business degree and/or a scientific degree in Food Science, Aquaculture, Animal Science
- self-management
- impact, initiative, leadership
- collaborative team player
- long-term relationship builder
- innovative mindset
- commercial and closing skills
- sustainability mindset
- available for international trips.
Benefits
- A dynamic and inclusive workplace that values your unique perspective and contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, including mentorship and training.
- A chance to be part of a fast-growing, high-energy business within a corporate organization.
- A diverse, international, and driven team committed to collaboration and innovation.
- The flexibility to work remotely or from one of our regional offices, allowing you to achieve work-life harmony.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentmarket analysisproduct managementpipeline managementvalue proposition developmentstrategy executionsolution developmentbusiness case developmentsustainability assessmentB2B sales
Soft Skills
self-managementleadershipcollaborationrelationship buildinginnovationinitiativeimpactteam playercommercial skillsclosing skills
Certifications
business degreescientific degree in Food Sciencescientific degree in Aquaculturescientific degree in Animal Science