What we do
Cambrium’s mission is to trigger the next wave of material innovation by harnessing biology’s molecular building blocks. We fundamentally believe that the ability to align economic and environmental incentives makes biology the most important manufacturing technology of the 21st century. Using our molecular design technology, we create novel material building blocks with previously inaccessible functionalities. Our molecules enable innovators to create products that are better for people, and the planet.
Our Commercial team in Personal Care delivers novel, sustainable ingredients to brands, formulators, and partners. Cambrium’s first ingredient, NovaColl™, is already powering cosmetic products by leading brands worldwide.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply, and we can help with immigration.
Please also apply if you don’t match the criteria exactly, but still feel like you would be a good fit. Minor mismatches can often discourage great candidates, especially those who belong to minorities, from applying. We believe that potential and grit beat experience - we want to get to know you beyond your CV.
Your role
As a Sales Associate on our Commercial team, you’ll drive growth for our personal care product line by identifying and engaging ideal customers through strategic sales channels. You’ll build the top of our sales funnel while contributing to our go-to-market strategy, using data-driven insights to enhance performance. If you are a proactive and strategic thinker, we’d love to have you on board!

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential customers in the personal care industry to expand our client base
• Lead product pitches and customer interactions to secure deals with global personal care customers
• Effectively articulate our ingredients’ unique value proposition to align with customer needs and market demands
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to develop and refine our sales strategy, identifying new market opportunities and optimizing our approach
• Create and implement innovative campaigns using optimal channels to connect with target customers

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, Master’s is a plus
• Experience in a high-performing entrepreneurial environment, leading technology company, or management consulting
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and the interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams. German and/or French are a plus.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with sharp prioritization skills
• Analytical problem-solving approach with ability to identify root causes and develop solutions
• Passionate about Cambrium’s mission, sustainability and the field of synthetic biology

What we offer

• Employee Stock Options
• Flexible working hours
• Learning & Development Program for all our team members
• Gym membership
• Subsidized lunch + impassioned lunch discussions
• 30 days of individual vacation + up to 5 all-company holidays between the 25th of Dec and 1st of Jan
• Regular team events
• Be part of our journey to a future of sustainable materials

• Identify and engage potential customers in the personal care industry to expand our client base
• Lead product pitches and customer interactions to secure deals with global personal care customers
• Effectively articulate our ingredients’ unique value proposition to align with customer needs and market demands
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to develop and refine our sales strategy, identifying new market opportunities and optimizing our approach
• Create and implement innovative campaigns using optimal channels to connect with target customer