Business Development Manager - Food & Plant at Novonesis

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Customer Focus, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Technical Knowledge, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Innovative Thinking, Opportunity Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Growth Strategies, Commercial Relationships, Stakeholder Management, Biosolutions

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Are you ready for a new beginning? 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. In this role you’ll make an impact by: Lead commercial relationships with key accounts and distributors in food and plant-based industries across SEA regions. Develop and execute growth strategies while meeting sales targets for assigned accounts. Drive opportunity management through Salesforce and coordinate cross-functional resources to meet customer needs. Build and maintain multi-layer relationships with customers to enhance Novonesis's position as a Trusted Advisor. Being Customer Focused on innovative thinking to solve problems and solutions for current and potential customers Leading and managing commercial projects, driving the project execution with relevant stakeholder/partner, while ensuring our solution meets customer needs and brief. Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to bring innovative solutions to customers. To succeed you must hold: Bachelor’s degree in science, chemistry, engineering or related field Minimum 5 years of commercial/sales/technical related experience in Specialty Ingredients in plant-based or related categories. Understanding technical applications of enzymes and other ingredients technical process would be ideal will be a plus Excellent written and verbal communication in English, interpersonal and teamwork skills Be a strong communicator and a dynamic, proactive personality Travel is required within SEA regions Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com Not the right fit for you? Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away. Stay alert: Avoid recruitment scams At Novonesis, we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of potential scams targeting job seekers and take note of the following: Novonesis will never ask for sensitive personal information, such as bank account details, Social Security numbers, or passwords, at any stage of the hiring process. Novonesis does not make employment offers without conducting interviews with candidates. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Novonesis, please do not share any personal or financial information. We encourage you to verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us directly through our official channels. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial relationships with key accounts and distributors in the food and plant-based industries across SEA regions. Develop and execute growth strategies while meeting sales targets for assigned accounts.