Senior Business Developer (first commercial hire) - Lyon

Oligofeed

💡 Responsible products or services
Long-term contract
Localisation Lyon, France
Agriculture
Occasional remote authorized
50000 - 90000€ gross (Annual)
From 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 04-15-2026
Start: June 2026

Description of the mission

Founded in 2023, Oligofeed is a deeptech startup developing next-generation micronutrients to support the sustainable production of key food species.

Our first focus is apiculture. We have developed an innovative feed solution that strengthens bee immunity and helps reduce colony losses, one of the major challenges facing global apiculture today.

Oligofeed is currently expanding into the European and Canadian markets, bringing its breakthrough product to professional beekeepers and industry stakeholders.

Oligofeed is looking for its first Senior Business Developer to define and execute the commercial strategy for its flagship product.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a team of 10, working closely with the CEO to transition from product development to international commercial scaling.

You will play a key role in building the company’s revenue engine from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

  1. Define and execute the go-to-market strategy across target geographies (Europe & Canada), leveraging both B2B and B2C channels
  2. Own the full sales cycle: from lead generation and prospecting to closing deals and post-sale relationship management
  3. Design and implement scalable sales processes, tools, and performance tracking
  4. Develop and structure distribution channels, including indirect B2B partnerships
  5. Collaborate closely with leadership to refine product positioning, value proposition, and sales pitch
  6. Work hand-in-hand with marketing to drive demand generation initiatives (events, partnerships, campaigns)
  7. Represent Oligofeed at industry events and conferences, building strong relationships with key stakeholders
  8. Contribute to the overall commercial strategy and growth roadmap

Profile

Profile & skills:

  1. Master’s degree / Grande Ecole (Business, Management, or related field)
  2. 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles
  3. Experience in early-stage startups or small, fast-growing organizations
  4. Proven track record in building and structuring sales processes from scratch
  5. Experience with indirect B2B sales / distribution models
  6. Sales experience in technical products within the nutrition, health, or similar sectors
  7. Strong execution mindset: hands-on, proactive, and adaptable
  8. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  9. Strong interest in biotech, agri-tech, or life sciences (experience in these sectors is a strong plus)
  10. Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of ownership and autonomy
  11. Fluent in English and French, Spanish is a strong plus

Oligofeed

Oligofeed est une jeune startup deeptech créée en 2023 avec une mission claire et simple : apporter une réponse positive et pragmatique au problème de la sur-mortalité de pollinisateurs.

💡 Responsible products or services

The company's mission is to design eco-responsible products and services aligned with the needs of the ecological transformation.

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