Agricultural Business Development Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vctavern Full time

At Vctavern, we are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Manager to join our team and drive the growth of our agritech business. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to build a pipeline of new business and grant funded projects.



Overall Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager will work closely with our Commercial Director, Innovation Director, and technical staff to identify commercial business and grant opportunities, understand and recognize potential for innovation in agriculture and the agri-food sectors.



Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and manage a business development opportunity programme, working with a multitalented team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Build on existing and/or new high-level strategic key relationships in the sector, to grow, maintain, and leverage their network.
  • Engage companies/businesses in collaborative research projects and identify appropriate sources of funding from Innovate UK as well as other sources.
  • Prospect for new opportunities by networking, attending tradeshows and attending/presenting at appropriate conferences to generate business.
  • Negotiate and close business deals, write and submit grants.
  • Keep abreast of government developments regarding agri-tech issues to ensure a strong understanding of the potential impact on Vctavern's business.
  • Manage own time to ensure efficient and effective performance.


Minimum Requirements


  • Successful Key Account Management/BDM background.
  • Strong Bid/grant writing skills.
  • Engaging personality, able to build rapport and effective relationships easily and quickly across a broad spectrum of people, businesses, academics and the public sector.
  • Successful collaborative project building and relationship sales/BDM background is essential, preferably in the agri-tech sector.
  • A scientific degree. PhD preferred.
  • Experience of working in the sector and an established network of agri-tech contacts.


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