Support a startup making earth's soil healthier 💚

betterSoil is a sustainable start-up and a movement that is passionately committed to the health of our earth's soil.

We are currently losing around 10 million hectares of fertile soil worldwide. That's about 14 million football pitches. However, good soils are the source of more than 90% of our food. At the same time, the world's population will grow to 10 billion people by 2050. Food will therefore become scarce, especially high-quality food, as this depends on the quality of the soil. The effects of climate change are worsening the situation of soils because droughts and extreme rainfall are becoming more severe and more frequent. Current farming methods lead to high CO2 emissions, diseased soils produce low-quality food and biodiversity is rapidly declining, as around half of biodiversity lives in the soil.

Since 2020, betterSoil has been involved at European level, e.g. with an event with the EU Parliament and prominent supporters such as Prof. Dr Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker, Dr Franz Fischler (Former EU Commissioner for Agriculture) and Dr Peter Johnston (European Policy Centre) in a national and international context to improve soil quality for climate resilience and climate protection as well as the promotion of biodiversity and sustainable food production. Our way of working goes far beyond soil consulting. We combine local, indigenous knowledge with the latest science and offer practice-orientated betterSoil recipes for farmers. We also offer individual consultations for companies and organisations of all kinds. In this way, we create a comprehensive awareness of soil health that helps to position oneself more sustainably and thus achieve business goals.

Role (Volunteer): Business Development Assistant.

Role Description:

• Identify Growth Opportunities: Research and analyze market trends, industry developments, and the competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships for Growth Pillar.
• Develop Strategic Plans: Create and implement strategic business development plans that align with our goals, focusing on expanding market presence and increasing revenue.
• Build and Maintain Relationships: Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry influencers, to foster collaboration and drive business growth.
• Lead Generation: Generate leads through networking, cold calling, attending industry events, and leveraging social media platforms to expand the customer base and portfolio.
• Proposal Development: Prepare compelling business proposals and presentations that effectively communicate our value proposition to potential investors, clients and partners.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements with investors, clients and partners to secure favorable terms that benefit both parties while ensuring legal compliance.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and pain points, using insights to inform product development and marketing strategies.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of business development initiatives, analyzing performance metrics to assess progress toward goals and adjust strategies as needed.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 10+ hours per week for 6+ months remotely.

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with betterSoil!