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 and a
Technician Microbiology (see below)
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
MYCOTEX is looking for a Technician Microbiology
We are looking for someone with a background in microbiology, who can help improve our mycelium process. Your main focus will be to work on cultivation and material characteristics of mycelium.
Job responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
- Mycelium cultivation and controlling of mycelium cultivation processes in liquid cultures
- Material development (lab research) for textiles based on mycelium growth
- Research: read papers and other documents
- Develop and execute work plans
- Keep an up-to-date lab journal
- Report progress and adjust work plans accordingly
- Cleaning the lab
Job requirements
- Knowledge of, and work experience with growing mycelium (fungi) in liquid culture
- MBO or HBO (degree in microbiology) preferably bachelor and/or master degree
- Have 2-5 years work experience in microbiology, ideally in fungal cultivation
- Experience in (organic) chemistry, chemical extractions, material science, biopolymers and/or composite materials is a bonus
- Work organised and independently
- Entrepreneurial spirit and pro-active approach
- Able to handle deadlines, stress-resistant and work overtime when needed
- Crossover thinking, openness to other disciplines
- Clear spoken and written communication in English (Dutch is 2nd)
- Being able to work in Amersfoort, the Netherlands (and in possession of a work permit if applicable)
Our offer:
- To contribute to the development of a sustainable fashion industry
- An exciting and challenging job at a start-up in the emerging field of biomaterials
- A multi-disciplinary and inclusive work environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
- Informal setting within a small team where your input is vital for the progress of the company
How to apply:
Please send your resume and motivation letter to mycotex@neffa.nl