V-Label Junior Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

V Label Junior Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

Jobs at ProVeg International

**Role Summary:** The V Label is an internationally recognized and trademarked brand for labeling vegetarian and vegan products since 1996. ProVeg e.V. is responsible for awarding the V Label in Germany. ProVeg is a nutrition organization that advocates for transforming the global food system by replacing animal foods with plant-based and cell-cultivated alternatives. As a V Label Junior Business Development Manager, your main task is to support the sales and key account management team of the V Label in Germany in acquiring new customers and expanding existing customer relationships. You will manage a set customer base and also be responsible for acquiring new customers by implementing the team's strategies, bringing in new ideas and knowledge. In this role, you will report to the V Label Manager Strategic Accounts.

**Job Details:**

• Reports to: V Label Strategic Account Manager
• Department: V Label
• Location: Berlin or Remote in Germany
• Hours: 30-40 hours per week

**Responsibilities:**

• Implement the sales strategy of the V Label in Germany
• Identify potential licensees in predefined areas
• Contact potential licensees via LinkedIn, Email, and Phone
• Build and maintain an up-to-date database to track sales activities and generate reports in HubSpot
• Organize and conduct discussions with prospects and existing customers
• Collaborate with other departments such as Marketing, Customer Service, QM, and audit teams to share customer feedback and drive product and process improvements
• Create presentations and proposals
• Negotiate contracts
• Support the V Label in strategic development in new areas, especially Non-Food like cosmetics, drugstores, etc.
• Achieve and track quarterly goals
• Attend trade shows and events

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Nutrition Science, or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy interacting with people over the phone, in person, or through emails and web calls
• Results-oriented
• Knowledge of sales techniques and market trends in the food and non-food sectors
• Self-motivated
• Ability to empathize with others
• Experience working with LinkedIn, CRM software, and sales analytics tools
• Proficiency in German (C2) and English (B2)
• Experience in sales and/or key account management, preferably in a branded goods manufacturer, service operation, or NGO
• Background knowledge and interest in nutrition science

**Benefits of working with us:**

• Flexible working hours with the option to compensate overtime with free time
• Home office opportunities, even from abroad
• 25 days of basic leave plus an additional annual holiday
• A supportive work environment in a highly motivated team
• Strong focus on personal development and designated training budget
• Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten
• Mindfulness program and free Headspace account
• Inclusive workplace for diverse employees worldwide

**Application Deadline:** Open until filled

**Further information:** Diversity Statement: ProVeg is committed to equal opportunities in employment for all, regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or expression. Since July 2021, ProVeg has participated in the Inklupreneur project with the goal of creating nine inclusive positions for people with disabilities over the next three years. ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a commitment published in 2006 and an association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment. In 2022, ProVeg achieved an overall score of 88.1 in the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ Diversity Performance Index, which is more than 20 percentage points above the overall average of 67.9.

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**About us:** ProVeg International is a food awareness organization working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040. ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet. ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 12 countries across four continents and more than 200 employees.

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Apply now and join us in making a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy foods that are good for all - people, animals, and the planet!