Business Development Associate

About us:

RumenEra is a cutting-edge Ag tech company dedicated to revolutionizing cows efficiency.

We aim to reduce methane and related CO2e emissions, improve feed intake utilization and optimize milk production & quality, by accelerating the shift to sustainable food production.

Based on deep scientific understanding and IP related to the Rumen microbiome, we harness our proprietary disruptive, interdisciplinary Convergence InnovationTM platform harnessing the power of trailblazing microbiome research, innovative data harvest and AI based computational technologies to introduce products based on various Rumen related strategies.

Founded by Huminn and Prof. Itzik Mizrahi, Rumenera is uniquely positioned to optimize the multi $B ruminates agriculture segment.

Business Development Associate role overview:

As a Business Development Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our growth and market expansion efforts. You will be responsible for market research, support in product definition & strategic planning, and a part of the team executing go-to-market strategies. Additionally, you will be involved in the process of  building and nurturing relationships with potential customers, partners, and stakeholders to secure new deals, collaborations, and licensing agreements. A key aspect of your role will involve close collaboration with our Research & Development team to ensure that our technology aligns seamlessly with market demands and product concepts.

Reports to Director of Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Understanding and Strategy –

·     Conduct comprehensive market research to identify opportunities, trends, and potential customer segments.

·     Support the definition of product offerings based on market insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.

·     Assess alternatives and be part of the development of effective go-to-market strategies to drive product adoption and market penetration.

2. New business generation –

·     Support in the process of managing the relationships with potential customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

·     Be part of the team and support business processes (e.g. negotiations, collaborations & licensing agreements).

3. Work closely with R&D teams -

·     Act as a liaison between the Business Development and Research & Development teams.

·     Communicate market needs and feedback to the R&D team to ensure the technology is aligned with customer requirements.

·     Understand R&D capabilities and potential to intersect with market needs and initiate new business value.

·     Provide inputs on product development and enhancements based on market demands.

Requirements:

·     Bachelor's degree in business, economics, legal and / or engineering.  MBA is a plus.

·     >2 years of experience in industry work, preferably business related (e.g. BD, Analyst, Sales). Animal agriculture / cattle industry – an advantage

·     Understanding of microbiome technology and its applications in ag tech – an advantage.

·     Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

·     Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·     Fluent presentation and writing skills in English - a must.

How to Apply:

Please send a short cover letter and CV to: [email protected]