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.
To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Sales and Business Developer
Our management team should be further strengthened by a third member with extended experience on general and strategic management, preferably coming from a corporate background in the fashion industry. As such, we are looking for an:
Experienced Sales and Business Developer
who wants to make a lasting impact in sustainable fashion
Your main focus will be sales and the execution of the international business strategy for MYCOTEX
Job responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
- Attract and approach clients for MYCOTEX (fashion and interior)
- Managing contact with brands, correspondence, project management/CRM integration
- Optimise partnership criteria, customer and growth strategy
- 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
Job requirements
- Master’s degree in business, economics, management or similar
- Several years of management experience, preferably in an international fashion related environment
- Ideally having a large network of brands in the fashion and/or interior industry
- 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
- Entrepreneurial mindset with 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)
Our offer:
- An exciting and challenging job at a fast growing startup working on the forefront of fashion innovation
- An opportunity to contribute to the development of a sustainable fashion industry
- An opportunity to make the job your own
- Informal setting within a small team where your input is vital for the progress of the company
- A multi-disciplinary and inclusive work environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
- Flexibility with regards to working location, can be partly remote or from home
How to apply:
Please send your resume and motivation letter to mycotex@neffa.nl