Full-Time
Business Business Development Manager
CTB
201-500 employees
Designs grain storage and poultry systems
No salary listed
Germany
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- Communication and persuasion: Clear, persuasive, and active communication skills for a successful interaction with clients and colleagues
- Negotiation: The ability to negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts for closing deals and building partnerships
- Relationship-building: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
- Analytical and research abilities: This includes market research, competitor analysis, and the ability to analyze data to identify new opportunities and make informed decisions
- Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to adapt to new markets and situations
- Strategic thinking: Developing and implementing strategies that align with company goals
- Networking: Building a professional network is a key
- Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time to meet goals and deadlines
- Sales: Proficiency in sales techniques, lead generation, and closing deals for driving revenue
- Presentation Skills: The ability to present ideas and proposals effectively to various audiences
- Market analysis and research: Researching industry trends, competitor activities, and new market opportunities to identify potential clients and areas for expansion. Identifying services that could be developed and offered by Laake GmbH to increase the market share and profitability of the company
- Lead generation and prospecting: Prospecting and contacting potential new clients / business partners through phone, email, and networking events to gauge interest and secure meetings
- Relationship building: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with potential and existing clients, partners, and stakeholders – maximising opportunities for referrals. Forming strategic business alliances. Attending networking events, trade shows, and other virtual and in-person events
- Negotiation and closure: Negotiating business terms and closing deals with new and existing clients
- Strategic planning: Creating and implementing business development strategies to meet long-term growth goals
- Collaboration: Working with internal teams, such as marketing, sales, and management, to align business development efforts with overall company objectives, preparing presentations, sales pitches, and customized proposals to present to clients
CTB, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets systems for farming, split into two groups: the Grain Group (grain storage, handling, and conditioning) and the Protein Group (poultry, pig, and egg production and poultry processing). Its products are sold through a global network of independent dealers to farmers and food processors, helping them improve efficiency and profitability. CTB differentiates itself as part of Berkshire Hathaway with an integrated, end-to-end portfolio and dependable, high-quality equipment across grain and animal production. The goal is to help customers run more efficient, profitable farming and food-processing operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milford, Connecticut
Founded
1952
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Global population growth drives demand for efficient food production systems.
- Precision agriculture adoption increases need for advanced grain handling and storage.
- Protein production expansion amid farmland scarcity creates new market opportunities.
What critics are saying
- GSI and Big Dutchman capture market share with superior technology and lower costs.
- EU Deforestation Regulation blocks protein exports, eliminating 25% of segment revenue.
- Avian flu outbreaks destroy 40 million flocks, collapsing poultry equipment demand.
What makes CTB unique
- Berkshire Hathaway ownership provides capital, operational expertise, and distribution advantages.
- Dual-segment model spans grain storage and protein production across global dealer networks.
- 3,000-person workforce delivers integrated systems for poultry, swine, egg, and grain sectors.
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