Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Novonesis

Business Development Manager, Food & Plant Based

Posted: 21 hours ago

Job 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 wayIn 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 ByLead 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 customersLeading 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 HoldBachelor’s degree in science, food or related fieldMinimum 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 plusExcellent written and verbal communication in English, interpersonal and teamwork skillsBe a strong communicator and a dynamic, proactive personalityTravel is required within SEA regionsCould 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.comNot 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 scamsAt 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 FollowingNovonesis 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.

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