Agraya GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, is the umbrella company behind the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands. With over 20 years of experience in standard setting and solution development, Agraya operates globally with the aim to empower agricultural supply chains with trusted intelligence that enhances operational efficiency.

Our goal is to redefine global agriculture as a force for equitable prosperity, ecological resilience, and human dignity—where farmers of every scale thrive as empowered partners in shaping a sustainable future.

We are looking for a Lead Business Development (m/f/d) working 39h/week to start immediately.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop two team leads across market and relations development
• Define and drive global business and market development by identifying growth opportunities, guiding go-to-market strategies, and monitoring market trends
• Lead strategic relationships and key global accounts by managing senior partnerships, building executive-level trust, driving complex negotiations, and advancing institutional collaborations
• Represent the organization in key forums and engage across the ecosystem to drive collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and translate stakeholder insights into strategic priorities
• Ensure internal alignment and governance by collaborating across teams, integrating stakeholder feedback into strategy and product development, supporting executive decision-making, and upholding organizational integrity and credibility

What we are looking for:

• Degree in the field of Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture, Sustainability or equivalent
• Min. 10 years of experience in the field of business development, strategic partnerships or stakeholder management as well as min. 5 years of experience in managing employees
• Proven track record of commercial interaction with primary production trade, retailers, standard developers, certification systems, or complex value chains
• Strong negotiating, relationship-building and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and German (both C1 level)
• Ability to travel internationally

What you can expect from us:

• Flexible working hours & mobile office options (within Germany) for a healthy work-life-balance
• Diverse, values-driven team committed to making farming safer and more sustainable
• Personal and professional growth through continuous learning and ownership culture
• Free public transport with "Deutschlandticket"
• Exclusive employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)
• Health & well-being programs for body & mind (Urban Sports Club / Open Up)
• Central office location in downtown Cologne

Interested?

To get a better insight into our vision with Agraya, you are welcome to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaOdp3yDhQc . We will be happy to read your motivation letter and CV. Please apply via our online form and make sure you submit your documents in English.