Business Development & Marketing Manager (gn) Fulltime @ Biotech Startup, Munich

Overview

Business Development & Marketing Manager (gn) Fulltime @ Biotech Startup, Munich

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At Mycolever, we are building the powerhouse for sustainable fungal biocompounds. We are unlocking the biodiversity of fungi to supercharge the industrial bioeconomy. Our glycolipid platform develops multi-functional and eco-friendly alternatives to petrochemical-based ingredients for personal care & cosmetics, food, home care and beyond. We aim to provide performant ingredients that minimize the environmental footprints of our customers. Let’s create a greener future together.

Tasks and responsibilities, objectives, and required capabilities are described below.

Responsibilities

• Go-to-Market Execution : Help execute our GTM strategy by supporting lead generation, marketing activities and sales enablement.
• Market & Competitive Analysis : Monitor trends, competitors, and customer needs to inform strategy, product positioning, and sales opportunities.
• Brand & Market Positioning : Develop and refine brand narratives and product positioning in alignment with market and customer needs, especially in personal care and cosmetics.
• Marketing Activities : Create and coordinate claim-driven, customer-oriented marketing materials in collaboration with internal teams. Prepare and participate at trade fairs and industry events.
• Commercial Enablement : Support pricing strategies and development of materials tailored to specific customer segments.
• Sales Prospecting : Identify and engage new customers through outbound campaigns, digital outreach, and partnership opportunities.
• Customer Relationship Management : Nurture leads and build strong, trust-based relationships with prospects and key customers.
• Distribution & Partner Support : Collaborate with ingredient suppliers, distribution partners and explore additional sales channels.

What success looks like

• You have helped establish Mycolever as a credible and innovative ingredient brand in the personal care and cosmetics industry.
• You have become a trusted commercial partner within the Mycolever team, aligning marketing and sales with claims-oriented product development.
• You have created consistent, customer-oriented communication across channels, from product decks to engaged potential customers.
• You have expanded our commercial pipeline and supported onboarding and retention of pilot customers.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Background: A degree in business, business and technology or a related field is required; technical affinity or academic background in chemistry, material science, cosmetic science or related fields is a strong plus.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in personal care and cosmetics, ideally in sales, marketing, business development, or purchasing of ingredients or specialty chemicals.
• Translation skills: Ability to translate scientific insights into market value.
• Commercial acumen: Understanding of ingredient market dynamics, customer decision processes, and claims-driven communication in B2B cosmetics.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset; ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Language skills: Fluent English required; German and other European languages are a plus.
• Execution skills: Self-starter with structured thinking and strong ownership of projects.
• Flexibility & Drive: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup; willing to travel up to 20–30% (mainly in Europe, possibly overseas over time).

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of the bioeconomy and address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
• An inspiring and collaborative team of experts in fungal biotechnology and innovative biosolutions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a pioneering VC-backed venture.
• A culture that values curiosity, humility, and long-term impact.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

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