Business Development Manager Aquaculture

Corbion; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion is seeking a Business Development Manager for Aquaculture to drive global growth. You will lead strategy, coordinate with product, R&D, and regional sales, and build strong relationships with key customers and partners.

The role emphasizes international collaboration, sustainability focus, and a dynamic, high-energy team within a large corporate framework. Hybrid work options and regional/global scope are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in international B2B feed industry, farming, raw material or ingredient business with a sustainability focus.
• Strong affinity with the aquaculture segment.
• Business and/or scientific background in relevant fields.
• Proactive self-management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate aquaculture strategy into a global business development plan and execute with regional sales.
• Identify market trends and sustainable opportunities with regional teams.
• Drive and manage a pipeline of new opportunities with regional sales to meet objectives.
• Gather market and competitive intelligence to support strategy.
• Develop strategies for aquaculture projects in alignment with long-term plans with R&D and product teams.
• Translate customer needs into products and solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop value propositions for new product-market combinations with technical support.
• Roll out routes to market for new segments in coordination with sales, marketing and regulatory.
• Collaborate with marketing and regional sales to implement growth-focused communications.
• Build strong relations with key opinion leaders, customers, and distributors for collaborations.

Skills

Aquaculture affinity

Self-management

Leadership

Collaboration

Relationship building

Closing skills

Sustainability mindset

International travel

International B2B experience

Education

Business degree / scientific degree in Food Science, Aquaculture, Animal Science

Job description

Business Development Manager Aquaculture

Job Category: Business Development

Work Location: Hybrid

Office Location: Gorinchem, NL

Job Type: Full Time

Job ID: 5844

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 nature’s 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, we’re 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 of drive and energy, within a larger corporate organization. Together, we’re 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

We’re looking for an experienced international B2B business development manager with experience in the aquaculture space. In 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


• 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: We’re 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.

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 bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

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