Business Development Lead (f/m/d)

Drive commercial traction by identifying relevant application fields, acquiring industrial pilot partners, managing pilot projects end-to-end, and turning successful pilots into strong customer references and testimonials

Own the full sales cycle — from first outreach to contract signature and onboarding — while acting as the central bridge between customers and R&D to translate needs, validate requirements, and integrate feedback into product development

Build the Business Development function over time, with a clear path toward leading your own team as aevoloop grows

Build and maintain our ecosystem of partners, multipliers, and industry contacts ; represent aevoloop externally and strengthen our position in the chemical and materials landscape

Implement and maintain CRM systems to track leads, customer contacts, and project progress; leverage digital tools and AI to optimize sales processes and systematically identify opportunities

Support our CEO with developing and executing our go-to-market strategy : analyze markets and applications, prioritize opportunities, build business cases, and define both pricing strategies and scalable licensing models

Ihr Profil

More than 3 years in Business Development or technical B2B sales in chemicals, materials, plastics, recycling or a related industrial field

Strong commercial skillset : able to build business cases, assess market potential, model ROI, and turn technical concepts into scalable business opportunities

Solid technical foundation through a relevant Master’s degree (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, Industrial Engineering); confident communicating complex topics to engineers and executives

Excellent communication skills in German and English ; confident in explaining complex topics to both engineers and executives

Lead-level mindset: strategic, opportunity-driven, and confident with customers — while staying structured, reliable, and hands‑on in execution

Entrepreneurial team player who thrives in cross‑functional environments and fast‑moving start‑up settings; bonus if you bring an industry network, circular economy insights or start‑up exposure

Pioneers in Next‑Gen‑Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.

Mission & Values –curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.

Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.

Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.

Well‑being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well‑being.

Team Spirit –interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.

Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.

We are aevoloop: A fast‑scaling deep‑tech startup pioneering Next‑Gen‑Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That’s why we re‑engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high‑performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a livable future, so we develop next‑generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.

Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

You want to find out more?

• Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million

• Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig

• Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler

• SPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co‑Founder Manuel Häußler

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