Business Development and Investor Relations

SifoTEK®, a company that strives for a positive impact on our environment and was founded by entrepreneurs and Ph.D. scientists. SifoTEK® is based in Stavanger, Norway.

SifoTEK® has a dedicated and experienced scientific team that has many R&D successful records, including 90+ publications and several patents. We have more than 100-year experience in both the biotechnology and food industries.

Our mission is to develop, produce and supply globally animal-free, GREEN (almost zero CO2 emissions), sustainable, and healthy protein ingredients for the Food and Healthcare Industries.

Business Development and Investor Relations

SifoTEK AS, Stavanger

On the way to growing and striving to achieve our ambitious goals, SifoTEK® is seeking a dedicated Business Development and Investors Relations who will work full-time in Stavanger, Norway. You will have an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with an experienced management team that is responsible for creating the appropriate strategy, framework, and tactics, and for providing a very compelling investor relations roadmap.

Main Responsibilities

a) Business Development

• Design and implement a strategic business development plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence
• Identify and research potential clients, build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients, make and give presentations to them and internal executives
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts and be fully aware of new products and competition status.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs

b) Investors Relation

• Attract the interest of potential investors, VCs, and related companies.
• Develop investor confidence and belief in the company’s vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value.
• Work with a company plan to achieve a successful deal according to the development and financial plan.
• Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties, satisfying all parties’ expectations.
• Analyze and present financial trends, competitor behavior, shareholder issues, and anything else that could impact the business.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure compliance on regulatory matters.

Experience and competence

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business management or administration, finance, accounting, marketing, or related field, preferably a master’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience in business development and/or dealing with investors and a strong track record of creating positive relations with the clients and investors community.
• Strong understanding of related laws, regulations, requirements
• A strong understanding of macroeconomics, capital markets trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics, and customer trends
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills
• Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment and be able to meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented, client-minded focus.
• Has superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to draft engaging and impactful messages for inspiring employees and investors
• The professional working language in both English and Norwegian.

Offer

• You will get to work with a fast-paced start-up with an innovative technology ambitious plan.
• Monthly payment with a full benefits package as regulated.
• Bonus scheme based on your successful records.

We use background checks as part of our recruitment process. Application is sent to: career@sifotek.com ASAP. We will be interviewing continuously.