Business Development Manager, Novonesis

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Business Development Manager – Household Care, Europe
As the Business Development Manager in Region Europe, Household Care, you will become part of the largest industry in Novonesis where the passion for growth through BioSolutions is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate colleague who thrives on learning, having many balls in the air and working across our team on a range of initiatives. One of your focus areas will be building a strong pipeline to drive growth for the region. By leveraging consumer and market insights, you will create compelling value propositions that support innovation and identify opportunities for long-term growth. With sustainability at the forefront of the EU agenda, particularly through the EU Green Deal, a key part of your role will be to understand and capitalize on these developments and to translate what they mean for the regional sales teams. Therefore, you need to have a passion for BioSolutions and for understanding the complex landscape we play in.

You will collaborate closely with the core sales and technical teams while also engaging with stakeholders across the organization.

You will work across the sales region, reporting into the Senior Sales Director and, at times, function as a right hand to her. This means you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of initiatives and have regular management exposure – being able to balance several tasks at once is a key requirement for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Regional Innovation Pipeline: Own the development and execution to ensure sustainable growth for the future.
• Translate Insights into Opportunities: Convert consumer and market insights into actionable value propositions to drive new commercial opportunities.
• Leverage Sustainability & Regulatory Insights: Integrate sustainability trends and regulatory changes into strategic business decisions and value propositions, driving the regional sustainability strategy.
• Build and Maintain Key Relationships: Regular travel to engage with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to foster strong relationships and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the regional management team, shaping the strategic direction for the HHC sales region and supporting overall business objectives.
• Lead a small team of 3 student that support the overall sales region.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in international business development, ideally in the household care industry, from a consultancy or FMCGs player.
• Commercial Expertise: Strong commercial acumen with expertise in market analysis, customer engagement, and product positioning.
• Innovation and Growth: Proven track record of identifying new business opportunities and delivering growth through commercialization.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Understanding of sustainability trends and regulatory frameworks in the EU (e.g., Green Deal) and their application in business strategies.
• Team Player: with the ability to collaborate with cross functional stakeholders.
• Language: Fluent in English. Knowledge of other European languages is a strong benefit.

Additional Information:

• Travel Requirements: Regular travel, within Europe, is expected.

Location:
The job will be located in our headquarters in Lyngby.

Application deadline 10th of November 2024. Please submit your CV and cover letter.

Contact details: If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Sabrina Borello Kjær [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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