Sales Manager / Sales Manageress

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Join our dynamic team at EcoCeres, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and profitability of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) business across the European region. Your efforts will focus on developing strategic customer relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and executing commercial transactions effectively. This position encompasses the management of the entire sales process and is vital for supporting our sustainability objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) business in Europe to drive sales growth and maximize profitability, ensuring alignment with the company's growth strategy and targets.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships to enhance loyalty and engagement.
• Oversee the sales process from proposal development and customer agreements to order management, delivery arrangements, and payment collection.
• Identify and explore new market opportunities in response to the evolving energy landscape.
• Enhance business relationships and network with international buyers and traders.
• Act as a valuable resource for other leaders in the SAF sector, leveraging strong networking skills with global business partners.
• Conduct ongoing market research and analysis, maintaining industry relationships to remain informed about market trends, competitive activities, policy developments, and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Sustainability, to ensure seamless planning and execution of cargo trade and deliveries.
• Work alongside support functions such as Market Intelligence, Transformation, and ESG to facilitate company expansion and enhance brand equity.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of Sales or Account Management experience in oil & gas, energy trading, biofuels, or airline sales and marketing.
• Strong awareness of compliance standards and internal controls.
• Basic understanding of risk analysis and management, hedging, economic evaluation, and financial principles in the energy trading sector.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Knowledge of the biofuels industry and sustainability frameworks is advantageous.
• Swiss/EFTA work status.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

EcoCeres is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.