About us

Verley is a biotechnology company based in Lyon, focused on developing dairy proteins through precision fermentation. Our aim is to offer sustainable, high-quality alternatives to traditional animal-based ingredients, contributing to the evolution of food production methods. We bring together a team of scientists and engineers with complementary expertise, working to turn promising technologies into concrete applications for the food industry.

Position overview

As Key Account and Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Verley’s commercial expansion by driving new business development and strengthening relationships with major accounts. Reporting to our co-founder, you will identify growth opportunities, manage key partnerships in Europe and overseas, and collaborate with marketing to support account expansion.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development & Growth

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and developing opportunities within key accounts.

• Build and implement a strategic business development plan aligned with company objectives.

• Negotiate and close commercial agreements to expand market presence.

Account Management & Expansion

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with strategic accounts.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions.

• Work cross-functionally with R&D and technical teams to demonstrate the high-value of our ingredients in client’s, customized applications     

Marketing Coordination & Market Intelligence

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop sales tools and promotional materials.

• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities in food ingredients.

• Represent Verley at trade shows and networking events to enhance visibility and generate leads.

Key competencies

• Business Development & Account Growth : you identify opportunities, build trust with clients, and convert strategic partnerships into long-term revenue streams.

• Negotiation & Deal-Making : you secure high-impact agreements, balancing commercial objectives with customer needs.

• Market Knowledge : you understand the food ingredients and food tech landscape, anticipating trends and challenges.

• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership : you work seamlessly with R&D, production, and marketing to deliver results.

• Resilience & Execution : you thrive in fast-moving environments, turning strategy into action with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

Who you are

• You have 5+ years proven experience in B2B sales, ideally in food ingredients or food tech.

• You’re comfortable engaging with technical topics related to food ingredients, and ideally bring experience or education in food science, food engineering, or similar.

• You are entrepreneurial and driven by impact – ready to build and scale a business.

• You communicate effectively, adapting to both technical and commercial discussions.

• You are fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

What we offer:

• An innovative environment, where scientific excellence and curiosity drive cutting-edge developments in food science.

• An entrepreneurial culture, where each team member has the opportunity to make a real difference and directly contribute to the company’s growth.

• A global mindset, with a diverse team of experts from around the world, combining unique perspectives to tackle complex challenges.

• A shared commitment, where we all share in Verley’s success and growth through our employee stock option plan (BSPCE).

Samson, HRD

Hélène, co-founder

Séphane, co-founder