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 an 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 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): B2B Sales Manager.

Role Description: The B2B Sales Manager will lead sales efforts for our soil health packages across Germany. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the German agribusiness landscape, the ability to build strong client relationships, and the skill to communicate the value of improving soil health for business performance and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential B2B clients in Germany.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agribusinesses, food companies, and other stakeholders.
• Present and demonstrate the benefits of our Starter, Roadmap, and Praxis programmes for soil health.
• Collaborate with internal teams to customize solutions based on client needs.
• Track sales activities, progress, and client feedback to refine strategies.
• Represent betterSoil at industry events and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven B2B sales experience, preferably in agriculture, sustainability, or environmental sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the German agribusiness market.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English.
• Passion for sustainability and improving soil health.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact on soil health and sustainable supply chains.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.
• Collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven team.

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

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