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Business Development Associate – YUGEN Location: Istanbul, Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Seniority: New Graduate / Entry Level About Yugen YUGEN Biomaterials is a climate-tech company developing next-generation bio-based materials from agricultural waste. Our flagship material, Pomeco , transforms pomegranate peel waste into a high-performance, vegan alternative to conventional leather. We operate at the intersection of biotechnology, materials science, circular economy, and sustainable manufacturing , with ambitions to scale internationally across fashion, automotive, and furniture. Role Overview We are looking for a curious, proactive, and entrepreneurial Business Development Associate to join our growing team. You will work closely with the founders and technical team to identify new opportunities, build partnerships, support sales, and help bring YUGEN's materials to global customers. Key Responsibilities Research and identify potential customers, brands, manufacturers, and strategic partners. Identify and qualify new business development and sales opportunities. Support international outreach, meetings, proposals, and follow-ups. Manage CRM and business development pipelines. Monitor markets, competitors, and sustainable materials trends. Support partnerships, pilot projects, trade fairs, and international events. Assist with grant applications, consortium building, and innovation projects. Translate YUGEN's technology and material advantages into clear commercial value propositions. Leverage AI tools for research, lead generation, market analysis, content creation, and making business development more efficient and scalable. Who We're Looking For: Recent graduate or final-year student in Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, Sustainability , or a related field. Excellent written and spoken English . Strong communication, research, and organizational skills. Curious and eager to learn about technology, sustainability, and new materials. Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. AI-native mindset: comfortable using AI tools to research, analyze, solve problems, and improve business processes. Nice-to-have: Internship/project experience in business development, sales, marketing, consulting, sustainability, or startups. Experience with CRM or LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Interest in fashion, materials innovation, circular economy, or climate tech. What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in B2B business development and international sales Customer discovery, market validation, and go-to-market strategy Strategic partnerships and commercial collaborations Exposure to deep-tech, sustainable materials, grants, and international projects The opportunity to work directly with founders and technical experts and take real ownership from day one If you are ambitious, curious, entrepreneurial, and excited about building the future of sustainable materials , we'd love to hear from you. To apply: