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AmA Invest

Venture capital firm funding early-stage startups

Head of Business Development

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in Ukraine

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, retail, or FMCG in business development, distribution, or commercial roles.
  • At least 2–3 years of experience in a management position.
  • Proven experience building sales channels and distribution from scratch.
  • Experience launching a business or entering new international markets.
  • Practical experience building cross-border sales between countries.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience concluding commercial contracts with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Understanding of the regulatory environment in licensed and regulated industries.
  • Willingness to travel frequently internationally between Europe and Asia.
  • Fluency in English.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and accountability for outcomes, not only processes.
  • Comfort working amid uncertainty and on emerging markets.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with partners at all levels, from local manufacturers to government regulators.
  • Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on involvement in operational tasks during early business development.
  • Understanding of regulated markets and a compliance-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and launch international sales channels between European and Asian countries, accounting for regulatory restrictions on product imports and exports.
  • Build distribution infrastructure from scratch, including logistics, warehouses, licensed importers and distributors, and B2B partnerships.
  • Develop and scale wholesale and retail sales channels.
  • Create and optimize an international supply chain model.
  • Analyze new markets and assess the potential for entering new countries.
  • Select a development model: company-owned retail, franchising, or partnerships.
  • Develop unit economics and go-to-market strategy.
  • Build an operating model that complies with local regulatory requirements.
  • Find, evaluate, and conduct due diligence on manufacturers and farms.
  • Negotiate cooperation terms, supply volumes, product quality, and exclusive contracts.
  • Build an effective supply chain from manufacturers to end sales channels.
  • Oversee quality and compliance with international standards.
  • Develop strategic partner networks, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and regulatory authorities.
  • Structure international deals and joint ventures.
  • Work with the fund's investment team to evaluate and develop portfolio assets.
  • Make regular international business trips between Europe and Asia and work across multiple time zones.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the cannabis industry.
  • Experience working with manufacturers or farms in Asia, especially Thailand.
  • Knowledge of cannabis regulations in the EU, the Netherlands, and Thailand.
  • Experience working at investment funds or with portfolio companies.
  • Experience with supply chains and logistics for regulated goods.
  • Additional foreign languages, such as Thai or Dutch.

About the Company

AmA Invest

Venture capital firm funding early-stage startups

AmA Invest is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage investments and access to exclusive opportunities for its clients. It works with investors in Hong Kong to deploy capital across sectors such as IT, renewable energy, real estate, e-commerce, retail, pharmaceuticals, financial solutions, and hospitality, with activity in Ukraine, Europe, and Asia. The process starts with an initial consultation to understand an investor’s goals, followed by a personalized investment strategy and portfolio construction. Its offerings range from conservative to high-yield options, with ongoing support and transparent reporting to monitor asset performance and adjust strategies as needed. AmA Invest differentiates itself by combining a broad geographic reach and sector diversity with tailored, investor-specific strategies and clear reporting, aiming to help clients achieve capital appreciation through carefully selected early-stage ventures.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
2023

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