Sales Operations Specialist (Part-time)

MicroHarvest is a biotech start-up on a mission to revolutionize the way we produce protein. Were leveraging the power of fermentation and microorganisms to create sustainable nutritious and scalable protein ingredients for a growing global population.

We are builders and lifelong learners connected by a shared passion to tackle one of humanitys biggest challenges: feeding the world sustainably. Our solution is fast flexible and efficient harnessing biomass fermentation to produce protein at unprecedented speed and with minimal environmental impact.

With production in motion a growing team of cross-disciplinary experts and strong market interest MicroHarvest is scaling its operations to meet future demand. Join us on this exciting journey to make sustainable protein accessible for everyone.

Your Role

We are looking for a dedicated Sales Operations Specialist with a passion for operational excellence and scalable systems. Above all in this role youll be a structural enabler behind the scenes ensuring that our commercial and operations teams can function smoothly efficiently and in full compliance.

If youre passionate about seamless execution pragmatic problem-solving and building scalable workflows this could be the role for you. You will report to the Commercial Manager play a pivotal role in supporting our Sales Managers coordinating logistics and preparing MicroHarvest for its next growth phase.

Tasks

Fulfillment & Logistics Coordination

Coordinate shipments (from samples to large-scale deliveries) and manage warehouse operations ensuring all logistics and documentation (customs Incoterms certificates) comply with requirements

Sales Execution Support

Manage administrative sales tasksincluding pro-forma invoices tracking and label creationwhile aligning on customer-specific documentation needs (e.g. GMP sealed shipments).

Documentation & Trade Compliance

Prepare and manage legal and operational documents serve as the main contact for trade systems (e.g. REX HS codes SGS) and ensure export compliance

Inventory & Process Alignment

Ensure traceability through batch tracking and maintain databases ready for audit.

Internal Legal Process Support

Coordinate NDA administration provide initial support on legal agreements and contribute to trademark oversight and budget alignment with Marketing.

Process Optimisation and Reporting:

Map workflows to identify and resolve friction points while implementing light-touch reporting to highlight key metrics and recurring issues

Cross-team Collaboration

Liaise with external partnersincluding logistics customs and legaland collaborate with Marketing Legal and Product teams to ensure cohesive processes.

Requirements

Education and Hard Skills

• Degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain or similar.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Proficient in Excel; experience with databases and ERP tools is a plus.

• Knowledge of trade compliance and contract handling.

  Experience

• 4 years in sales ops logistics or commercial support.

• Scale-up or fast-growth experience preferred.

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.

Soft Skills

• Pragmatic proactive and impact-driven.
• Self-motivated and ownership-oriented.
• Collaborative with sharp attention to detail.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Youll work with a highly driven team of exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• A transparent supportive and fun company culture that encourages creativity and ownership.
• A role in a high-growth venture-backed scale-up where your work has direct impact.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a fast-moving biotech environment.
• Freedom to shape your role and MicroHarvests operational foundation.

How to apply:

If youre excited by the idea of seeing yourself in this role at MicroHarvest please apply with your CV and a cover letter that best expresses your interest and unique qualifications.

Even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications we encourage you to tell us why youd be a great fit we value growth mindset and drive.

At MicroHarvest we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status marital status or based on an individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.