Business Development Lead

• 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

• 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.
• Code of Conduct– integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

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

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