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Regenerative Agriculture - CPG Sales Lead

Biome Makers

Biome Makers

People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Spain
Posted on Saturday, August 10, 2024

We are hiring an CPG Sales Lead

Biome Makers is a global AgTech on a mission to restore soil health! We are a fun, multicultural and energetic team, composed of industry experts, top scientists, and talented engineers. We preserve the startup mindset of innovation and continue to bring solutions to tackle global challenges. Check out our impact so far through this Report.

Founded in California’s Silicon Valley in 2015, Biome Makers is setting the standard in soil health with BeCrop® technology. We integrate soil microbiology into agricultural decision-making to optimize farming practices and reverse the degradation of arable soils. With labs across the globe, customers on 4 continents, and 1M+ acres of land impacted, Biome Makers has revitalized soil functionality and agricultural sustainability worldwide.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work as CPG Sales Lead in our Sales team. This role will report to the Head of Sales.

Location: Europe (remote job)

Job competencies & Personal attributes:

  • Experience in carbon projects or carbon credits projects within the regenerative agriculture sector.
  • Proven track record of working with CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) clients, with a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges.
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental impact within the agricultural industry.
  • Ability to navigate regulatory landscapes related to sustainability initiatives.
  • 10+ years minimum of direct sales experience
  • 5+ years Experienced in the AgTech sector
  • Keen to learn about new technologies and excited to be part of a fast-changing environment
  • Strong communication skills. Skilled at communicating complex technologies
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the business
  • Excellent global and strategic vision
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • New business development: identifying new potential customers, negotiating, and closing new deals, mainly with Consumer Packaged Good companies
  • Create and deliver sales / product presentations and proposals
  • Own and drive the professional business communications and on-going cross-functional interaction with clients worldwide, taking ownership of the client experience and meeting client expectations
  • Participate in both opportunity generation and the entire sales cycle as needed
  • Build partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders and various international organisations in everything related to sustainability and agricultural technology
  • Represent the company at forums, conventions, and other Ag Tech-related presentations on an international level
  • Serve as a Biome Makers ambassador across various sectors and channels in coordination with the marketing and sales teams
  • Work as a liaison between the sales team, customers and other departments at BMK

Best Perks in the Industry

  • Competitive Salary
  • Remote Work Environment
  • Flexible Scheduling Hours
  • Competitive & Quick Growth Path
  • Professional Development & Education Opportunities
  • Cross-department Support

Biome Makers is an ecosystem. Our team specialises in soil science, agriculture, business, genetics, biotechnology, computer science, and much more. And we are located all over the world! We are a team with different nationalities: Spain, USA, Canada, France, Argentina, and many other countries. We are a team, focused on a final goal: To promote sustainable agriculture worldwide!

Afterall, soil is alive. It harbours an abundance of life forms that breathe, grow, work together, respond to their environment and perform functions on a community level. Like soil, at Biome Makers, we grow, work together, and perform many functions to support each other and the mission towards soil recovery.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Biome Makers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We´d love to hear from you!