Business Development Associate
Business Development Associate
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Job Description
What we do
Cambriums mission is to trigger the next wave of material innovation by harnessing biologys 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.
At Cambrium weve successfully developed an innovative product for the polymers market and are currently starting to scale our first Polymers partnership. But were just at the beginning. Our worldclass research team is already working on new products for coatings foams adhesives fiber and other performance materials. We are now gearing up to bring these products to market and scale our operations.
We are an equalopportunity 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 dont 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 Business Development Associate on our Polymers team youll be at the forefront of driving our commercial growth in the polymers market. Working directly with our youll identify partnership opportunities build relationships with potential customers and shape our gotomarket strategy. This handson role combines strategic thinking with execution requiring you to move fast and adapt quickly as we establish our position in the market.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive identification and qualification of potential partnership opportunities for our biobased polymers technology through market research competitor analysis and direct outreach
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of business opportunities tracking and analyzing key metrics; develop and maintain our CRM database for accurate opportunity tracking
- Create compelling presentation materials and business cases for partnership discussions
- Manage and nurture relationships with potential partners throughout the evaluation process
- Support the Polymers Lead in preparing for and conducting partnership negotiations
- Contribute to the development of our gotomarket strategy based on market insights and customer feedback
Your profile
- Bachelors degree from a toptier university Masters degree is a plus
- 13 years of professional experience in a highperforming fastpaced environment like tech or consulting (internships count) exposure to the chemicals / materials / manufacturing industry is a strong plus
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
- Experience with CRM systems and high working level in Excel / Powerpoint
- Fluent in English both written and spoken
- Passionate about Cambriums mission and driven to bring new innovative molecules to market
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 allcompany holidays between the 25th of Dec and 1st of Jan
- Regular team events
- Be part of our journey to a future of sustainable materials
Employment Type
Full Time
