Lead business development efforts in agrifood sector at Seqana focused on climate action through soil carbon sequestration. Engage with clients to drive commercial growth and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
Own and grow Seqana's commercial pipeline across the agrifood sector, from lead generation through to deal close
Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients — including agrifood corporates, project developers, and supply chain sustainability teams
Develop a thorough understanding of clients' decarbonization needs and how soil carbon removals and insetting strategies can address them
Represent Seqana at industry conferences, trade fairs, and networking events to build brand visibility and generate leads
Collaborate with technical and product teams to shape proposals, scope projects, and ensure our offering meets client requirements
Contribute to commercial strategy by feeding market intelligence, client feedback, and competitive insights back to the leadership team
Support the development of sales materials, pitch decks, case studies, and other business development collateral
Help refine and communicate Seqana's value proposition to different client segments within the agrifood value chain
Requirements
3 – 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles — in agrifood, sustainability, climate tech, or related sectors
An existing network of contacts in the agrifood or agricultural sustainability space
Understanding of scope 3 emissions, insetting strategies, and supply chain decarbonization in the food and agriculture sector
Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks such as SBTi FLAG, LSRS, GHG Protocol, or CSRD
Strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders
Commercial instinct — you understand sales funnels, can prioritize opportunities, and know how to move deals forward
Excitement about sales and outreach
Willingness and intellectual curiosity to learn the complex technical fundamentals of soil carbon, MRV, and carbon crediting methodologies
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex topics for different audiences
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve and initiative is essential
Fluency in English; additional European languages are a strong plus
Benefits
Be part of our highly motivated, committed, and international team with flat hierarchies that is working on solving one of societies' biggest challenges: Climate change
Witness and shape the evolution of a new business being built
Work at the intersection of commercial strategy and climate impact, with real influence on how the agrifood sector approaches soil carbon
Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, supported by a 500€ training budget
Work in a casual environment with flexible hours and some ability to work from home
Competitive salary, benefits, and compensation package
Drinks, snacks, team events, and your choice of hardware
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