Mushlabs is a biotech startup using cellular agriculture to create the next generation of sustainable foods from the roots of mushrooms. We grow fungal mycelium to create nutritious and delicious raw ingredients that form the basis of nutritious and sustainable meat substitute products. Our mission is to create a circular food system that provides accessible nutrition for the growing population while preserving our planet.

Our CEO, Dr. Mazen Rizk, founded Mushlabs in 2018 with the clear goal of disrupting the food system. Today the company has over 40 employees from 17 different countries who share that same goal. We are a diverse team of scientists, industry experts, and business evangelists. We love what we do and enjoy working in a high growth and ambitious environment. We move fast and hire great people to take on exciting responsibilities. Join us if you are looking for a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun while changing the future of food.

Your Mission:

• You support our Business Development Team in developing the sidestream, retail & food-service expansion strategy
• You support in implementing new growth projects in Germany and abroad with a focus on cooperations with retailers & manufacturers
• After successful launch of new partnerships, you support in coordinating measures for their expansion in close cooperation with our Partner Account Managers
• You support in grant and award applications and regular market research projects
• You build a great understanding of customer needs and the market to identify actual and future market trends
• Be always up to date on the latest developments and build a strong network with experts in this field
• Challenge existing processes as well as partnership models, bring new ideas to increase Mushlabs’s growth rate and presence

Your Profile:

• University degree in Business or STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Math)
• Min. 2 years professional experience within the field of Sales, Account Management or Business Development in FMCG or retail
• Experience in Biotech or food industry strongly preferred
• First experiences in grant applications and market research are an advantage
• You enjoy communicating with international teams and have good communication skills
• Great self-organisational skills– you can multitask and are energized by working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Fluency in English and German

Our Benefits:

• Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from 17 different countries
• A fast growing company with opportunities for personal development
• Flexible working hours in an innovative and agile working environment
• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• Great team events
• Drinks and fresh fruit at the office
• Language classes
• Lastly, join us on the journey as we change the current food systems!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.