Business Development Manager Aquaculture

Location: Flexible within Norway or Europe

At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.

We specialize in lactic acid lactic acid derivatives food preservation solutions functional blends and algae ingredients using our deep application and product knowledge to propel natures ingenuity through science.

Corbion is the global leader in sustainable algal Omega-3 production dedicated to enhancing the health and productivity of aquaculture pets and livestock. With a strong focus on quality innovation and sustainability were shaping the future of animal nutrition to meet the evolving needs of the global market.

To support our fast-growing business we are looking for a Business development Manager Aquaculture.This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and international team full ofdrive and energy within a larger corporate organization. Together were making a meaningful impact on sustainability and animal nutrition while delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers.

Your role

As a Business development Manager aquaculture you will take responsibility for developing and executing the business development plan and projects with support of sales and other functions. You will closely collaborate with product management supply chain marketing and other functions to translate the market needs into product solutions.

• Translate aquaculture strategy into global business development plan for the aquaculture segment and execute plan with the regions.
• Identify market trends and sustainable market opportunities to further develop business in collaboration with the regions.
• Drive and manage pipeline of new opportunities with regional sales to materialize on the business objectives
• Gather market and competitive information to support the regional and global strategy
• Develop innovative strategies for aquaculture (business case recommendations) ensuring innovation projects align with long-term business strategy for aquaculture. Work with R&D technical managers and product team to develop solutions portfolio for the market.
• Translate customer and market needs to products and solutions in close cooperation with product management technical management and R&D.
• Develop value propositions for new product market combinations supported by the technical and nutrition team and trials.
• Develop and roll out route to market for new segment/territories in coordination with sales marketing technical and regulatory.
• Work together with marketing and regional sales managers to implement marketing communication to drive business development
• Build strong relations with key opinion leaders key customers and distributors and explore collaborations that lead to new products new markets or joint ventures.

What you bring

Were looking for an experienced international B2B business development manager with experience in the aquaculture addition you meet the following criteria:

• at least 10 years of experience in international B2B feed industry farming raw material or ingredient business with a sustainability value proposition
• strong affinity with the aquaculture segment
• a business degree and/or a scientific degree in Food Science Aquaculture Animal Science
• self-management
• impact initiative leadership
• collaborative team player
• long-term relationship builder
• innovative mindset
• commercial and closing skills
• sustainability mindset
• available for international trips

What we offer

• Adynamic and inclusive workplacethat values your unique perspective and contributions.
• Opportunities forprofessional growth and development including mentorship and training.
• A chance to be part of afast-growing high-energy businesswithin a corporate organization.
• Adiverse international and driven teamcommitted to collaboration and innovation.
• The flexibility to work remotely or from one of our regional offices allowing you to achievework-life harmony.

Why join Corbion

• Dynamic Team: Work alongside passionate colleagues in a high-growth business unit that values collaboration energy and innovation.
• Inclusive Environment: Were committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
• Sustainability: Join a company that puts environmental impact at the heart of what we do.
• Innovation-Driven: Be part of a forward-thinking organization where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in flexibility and fostering a culture that values your well-being.

Does this look interesting Please apply as soon as possible!

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and 2024 Corbion generated annual sales of 1288.1 million and had a workforce of 2399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.