Business Development Manager – International Partnerships & Growth (m/f/d)

Do you want to open up new markets, build international partnerships and actively participate in the growth of the borchers, Xucker and Truvía1 brands? You think entrepreneurial, recognize opportunities and enjoy driving projects independently? For this position, we are looking for experienced business development professionals as well as dedicated high potentials with a strong readiness to learn and the desire to take responsibility. Join us as Business Development Manager*in (m/w/d) – International Partnerships & Growth and become part of our dynamic team. Who we are We are a successful company in the field of high-quality and international food. Our group of companies includes borchers fine food GmbH & Co. KG (Trade and Marketing), bojati food GmbH (Production and Warehouse), bojati Online GbR (Onlineshops foodsetter.de and whiskyfass.de) and bojati Beteiligungs GmbH (Management) as well as Xucker GmbH (Marke für zuckerfrei und zuckerredden Lebensmittel). With our strong brands Xucker and borchers, we are among the leading suppliers in the field of sugar reduction and conscious diet.

In addition, together with a world leader in the food industry, we are shaping the future of natural sugar alternatives. As part of this strategic partnership, we drive forward the international development of our brands and develop innovative products, concepts and business opportunities for European and international markets. In this way, we develop new growth potentials in a dynamic future segment and create attractive prospects for entrepreneurial thinking personalities who want to actively shape the construction of new business areas.

In this role you work directly with the management on the further development of our international business activities. You support the development of strategic partnerships, develop new business opportunities and accompany growth projects from the first idea to the successful implementation. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to open up new markets and drive forward strategic initiatives with entrepreneurial space.

Your tasks You are actively working on expanding our strategic cooperation around the Truvía brand and further international growth projects with You will see the international expansion and expansion of the sales of the brands Xucker and Truvía in European target markets You identify new market, customer and product potentials You analyze markets, competitors and business opportunities You develop business cases as well as decision bases for new projects You accompany international market entry and expansion projects You are working on new product and innovation concepts You independently control projects and coordinate different internal and external contacts You work closely with management, sales, purchasing, product development and marketing Visiting customers, partners and trade fairs in Germany and abroad

You have a successful degree in a business-oriented field or have several years of professional experience in business development, sales, strategy, product management or a comparable field. Ideally, you will bring first and several years of practical experience in the international environment as well as knowledge from the food, FMCG or trade industry with You think entrepreneurial, recognize market potential and enjoy driving new business areas and projects You work analytically, structured and self-responsibility and keep an overview of complex projects You convince by communication strength, self-initiative, negotiation skills and organizational ability You have very good knowledge of German and good English in word and writing You are safe in handling MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint You bring the willingness to travel within international projects and business development activities

An interesting and varied task area in a dynamic environment Plenty of space for own ideas and independent work A motivated team with open corporate culture and short decision-making Flexible working hours and hybrid work opportunities Company fitness (Wellpass grant) & Jobrad Free drinks (coffee, water, tea) Attractive employee discount on our product range Regular corporate events that focus on team spirit and joint fun