Sustainability Business Development Director

Sustainability Business Development Director

Company Description:  As a leading ag tech company, Heliae strives to create a sustainable impact in the quality of our planet. Heliae is today’s science-backed game changing brand that is 100% focused on a journey to delivering microbial-based products that can be used to change the world. Heliae^® Agriculture is on the path of understanding how a balanced soil microbiome improves overall soil health, structure, water and nutrient efficiency, and plant vigor and marketable yields, even under stressed conditions, thus helping growers’ transition to more regenerative agriculture practices.

 Website: www.heliae.com

Title: Sustainability Business Development Director

Department: Business Development

Updated: 10/17/2023

Reports to: CEO

Primary Responsibilities and Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Find new and leverage existing contacts, and develop new relationships in the ag and food industry to advance Heliae’s business interests.
• Partner with companies committed to net-zero emission targets to help them meet their sustainability goals; Drive food brands to connect to the philosophy of regenerative agriculture practices with sustainability goals and outcomes
• Stay up to date on emerging organizations and influencers to find new opportunities and expand Heliae’s food and ag market positions.
• Act as a strategic point of contact and vision leader in the creation of new avenues and markets for Heliae products through identifying and interpreting customer needs
• Generate new leads, identify and contact key decision-makers; build positive long-term relationships with new and existing strategic contacts.
• Arrange meetings with prospective customers and present to executive and board-level leadership.
• Identify and connect with leading food brands to help further shared interests in promoting regenerative agriculture practices.
• Apply knowledge of the agriculture and food industry into development of current and new product features to help create innovative new solutions for our customers.
• Increase strategic partnership opportunities by understanding and helping to address potential customers internal priorities.
• Create compelling business cases and communicate approaches to help integrate Heliae practices and approaches into new strategic partners’ supply chains
• Effectively communicate the benefits and future direction of Heliae food and agriculture initiatives to enable potential strategic partners to evaluate potential benefits of partnering with Heliae.
• Screen potential partnerships by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements and financial impact to Heliae.
• Become a subject matter expert on Heliae business products, processes and operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to effectively manage resources in potential strategic partnerships.
• Present and network at conferences to raise awareness of Heliae’s success in soil microbiome science, plant-based food solutions, and sustainability partnerships; enhance organization’s reputation by sharing the Heliae story.
• Remain up to date on the emerging field of regenerative agriculture, biostimulant product market and plant-based food production; identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications and announcements.
• Serve as an ambassador and share the story of Heliae, past and future.

Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Background in sustainability food, agriculture, business development, marketing and/or project management.
• Exceptional communication and presenting skills.
• Ability to quickly understand product and innovate ways for product to benefit potential customers.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work under pressure and in new environments.
• Comfortable working with and presenting to Board of Directors.
• Proven sales and business development experience in food and agriculture sectors.
• Experience working with large business and global corporations at senior leadership levels.

Heliae is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.