senior Business Development Manager

About

Our client is an early-stage, fast-growing technology venture building its presence in Europe. Acting as a strategic partner and reseller of advanced AI and automation solutions, the company focuses on delivering measurable performance improvements across industries, with an initial strong focus on agriculture and poultry production .

With international partnerships already in place and first commercial agreements underway, the company is entering the European market with high growth ambitions.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a senior Business Development Manager to lead commercial development in Switzerland and across Europe.

This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role, ideal for someone who combines industry expertise, strong network, and deal-making capabilities to drive adoption of innovative technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and close new business opportunities within the poultry and agricultural sector
• Leverage an existing network to accelerate commercial development
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract negotiation and closing
• Promote and sell a portfolio of AI-driven and technology solutions (productivity optimization, monitoring, automation)
• Build long-term partnerships with farms, distributors, and key industry stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on operational efficiency and innovation
• Work closely with the founder to define and execute the European go-to-market strategy
• Contribute to expansion into additional industries over time

Your Profile

• 10+ years of B2B business development or sales experience
• Strong background in poultry, agriculture, or agri-tech
• Proven track record in developing business and closing deals
• Established network within the Swiss or European agricultural ecosystem
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a lean / startup environment
• Ability to sell innovative or technical solutions (AI, automation, IoT, drones)
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
• Fluent in English and German, French and Italian are a plus

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-potential venture at an early stage
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Exposure to international projects and innovative technologies
• Competitive compensation with performance-based upside

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing venture at the beginning of its European expansion and play a key role in shaping its commercial success.