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Brno, Czech Republic

Business Development Manager

We are open to welcome a new colleague in the management team of the start-up company, who will help us to market our products.

We develop and manufacture state-of-the-art technologies in the field of light microscopy. These are unique devices with a wide application in the life sciences – research in areas such as biology, biochemistry, biomedicine.

If you become a new team member, you will in particular

• Monitor trends in the development and applications of light microscopes and related products
• Gather information about the market of light microscopes and products related to our focus
• Cultivate existing and create new contacts with leading research institutes in our field, both in the field of instrument design and in the field of applications of these instruments
• Participate in creating the company’s growth strategy
• Based on information on trends and the market, submit proposals to the company’s management for the inclusion of new projects in development (in cooperation with the marketing, sales, and R&D departments)
• Create a controlled product development process based on market trends and needs, its launch, other ongoing innovations, until the end of production of the product (Product Marketing Management).
• Contribute to the “merging” of hitherto independent subsidiaries into one group with a common goal, vision, and corporate values, to the use of synergies and unification of the components used
• Seek suitable entities for further acquisitions so that they are complementary to the existing entities of the group and also in accordance with the development plans of the group
• Maintain the reputation of the Telight brand, contribute to the growth of its importance in the field of light microscopy and related areas
• Participate in solving crisis situations that may occur in the development, production, sales, and service of our products

To handle this position, you will need:

• Min. Bc. education – optimally biomedical engineering, biomedicine, biology, etc. related fields of “living sciences” (or technical fields with several years of experience in life science)
• 5 years of experience in B2B, B2G, ideally in the field of scientific, medical, etc. devices
• Several years of experience in managing business or project programs with successful results
• Fluent English
• Understanding of business functions
• Very good written and oral communication skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to understand the needs of clients based on a broad understanding of the field
• Be recognized internally and externally as an expert
• Knowledge of operational and strategic management
• Above-average communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge in the field of microelectronics and mechanics and production processes, which are a great advantage, will definitely come in handy

We offer:

• Team support (currently up to 20 members – in Brno and Paris)
• Flexible working hours (fixed core 9:30 – 14:30)
• Possibility of occasional work from home
• 25 days holiday
• 2 sick days
• Meal vouchers

Are you a good fit? Let us know at hr@telight.webypro-test1.cz!