MycoTEX by NEFFA is a fast-growing international start-up that is developing a groundbreaking automated seamless manufacturing method (3D) allowing for custom-made products made from home compostable materials (starting with mycelium). We offer a holistic solution for the entire fashion supply chain.
In October last year, we closed a Seed investment round and we are hiring for growth. Our management team will be further strengthened by a third member with extended experience with general, financial and strategic management, preferably coming from a corporate background in the manufacturing industry. As such, we are looking for an:
Experienced Business Development manager
who wants to make a lasting impact in sustainable fashion
Your main focus will be to develop and execute the international business strategy for MycoTEX by NEFFA and to prepare the company for the upcoming financing round.
Job responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
- Developing partnership criteria, customer and growth strategy
- Managing contact with brands, correspondence, project management/CRM integration
- Validating the envisioned business model with potential clients
- Guiding negotiations and contracts with customers and partners
- Acting as sparring partner of the CEO on improving business operations
- Active contribution to the development and growth plans as part of the business strategy
- Identifying, mapping and reducing external risks
- Brand positioning, PR and marketing activities
- Informing and cooperating with current and future investors
- Co-developing the investment strategy
- Guiding & negotiating investment rounds and other funding opportunities together with CEO
Job requirements
- Master’s degree in business, economics, management or similar
- Several years of management experience, preferably in an international fashion related environment
- Financial background and/or experience with investment rounds are preferred
- Organised, yet flexible personality that will thrive in the volatile daily practice of a fast-growing startup where everyone is willing to incidentally take on tasks that are outside of their job description if the situation requires that
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Deal-making experience
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Crossover thinking, combining out-of-the-box mindset and ability to question the status quo
- Clear spoken and written communication in English (Dutch is not mandatory)
- Ability to travel abroad
- Ability to work in Amersfoort, the Netherlands (and in possession of a work permit if applicable)
How to apply:
Please send your resume and motivation letter to mycotex@neffa.nl.