Business Development Manager – Lifestart

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Business Development Manager – Lifestart

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  • Fontaine les Vervins
  • Full time
  • Sales

Business Development Manager – Lifestart

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Market Intelligence & Analysis

Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities in hatchery solutions.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive competitor overview, including pricing, product portfolio, and market share analysis.

Prepare regular reports and dashboards for senior management on market dynamics and growth potential.

  • Distributor Identification & Management

Identify, evaluate, and onboard distributors in targeted markets to expand product reach.

Negotiate distribution agreements in line with company standards.

Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors to ensure alignment on sales targets and marketing strategies.

  • Commercial Trials with End-Customers

Plan and execute commercial trials with key and new customers to demonstrate product performance and value.

Collaborate with technical teams to design trial protocols and conduct data analysis.

Present trial outcomes to customers and internal stakeholders to support product adoption.

  • Business Development & Sales Support

Develop strategic plans to penetrate new markets and grow existing accounts.

Support pricing strategies and promotional campaigns based on market insights.

Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

  • M&A Opportunity Screening

Monitor and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships within the Hatchery & Nursery segment.

Conduct preliminary assessments on target companies, including financial health, market position, and strategic fit.

Provide recommendations to senior management regarding potential due diligence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Animal Nutrition, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum 5 years of experience in the aquaculture industry, with an established professional network.

Strong knowledge of aquaculture production systems and feed technologies, ideally in marine fish hatcheries.

Demonstrated experience in market analysis, distributor management, and business development.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Ability to travel extensively within South-East Asia and Latin America.

Key Competencies

Strategic mindset and strong analytical capabilities.

Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.

Results-driven with strong commercial acumen.

Technical understanding of hatchery feed formulations and performance metrics.

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1

Your application

If you’re interested in joining us, then complete an application, which will ask you to share information about yourself and your academic and work experience. We'll review your application and be in touch as soon as possible.

2

Telephone conversation

If your application has impressed us, HR will arrange a telephone call with you to find out more about your background and experience.

3

Second interview

If our telephone conversation proves you could be a great fit, we’ll be in touch to arrange a second interview. On this, we’ll discuss your background and how you can contribute to the team. You could even have a chat with your potential new manager and team colleagues.

4

Review period

If we believe your understanding of the role and passion for our purpose stands out, we’ll contact you soon, to share with you our final decision. Your patience is appreciated at this point.

5

Hiring decision

Once we’ve made our decision, we’ll be in touch to let you know the outcome.
 

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Welcome to the team

If you’ve been successful then, welcome to the team. You can now look forward to Owning your career at Nutreco. as you grow, develop and help to Feed the Future for generations to come. 

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