BEAM Circular · 18 hours ago
Business Development Fellow
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$96K/yr - $96K/yrBEAM Circular is focused on transforming waste into opportunities and building a vibrant ecosystem for the circular bioeconomy in California’s agricultural heartland. The Business Development Fellow will support the Vice President of Business and Economic Development in developing commercial relationships necessary for biomanufacturing companies to thrive in the North San Joaquin Valley.
AgTechInnovation ManagementWaste Management
Hiring Manager
Karen Warner
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive outreach to biomanufacturing companies and commercial partners, including suppliers, offtakers, logistics providers, and service firms
Assess company needs and partnership requirements; connect firms with relevant NSJV partners and BEAM resources
Facilitate strategic introductions that support commercialization, siting, and regional expansion
Support the business attraction and expansion pipeline through targeted outreach, materials preparation, and coordinated follow-up
Maintain working relationships with industry associations, corporate partners, and regional stakeholders
Support the VP of Business and Economic Development in building and curating a network of technical, operational, engineering, and analytical service providers aligned with biomanufacturing needs
Identify, engage, and help vet or verify companies for inclusion in the BEAM Service Provider Network
Coordinate closely with BEAM’s innovation and economic development teams to integrate service-provider capabilities into commercialization support programs
Maintain active communication with service providers to track new capabilities, capacity expansions, or strategic interests relevant to BEAM’s pipeline
Support the VP of Business and Economic Development in coordinating outreach and partnerships across cities, counties, utilities, and economic development organizations
Work with the California Bioindustrial Manufacturing Coalition (CBIO) Industry Development Steering Committee to support alignment with statewide business development efforts
Support preparation of briefing memos, partner profiles, pitch decks, and outbound outreach materials
Translate insights from partner meetings and industry engagement into practical recommendations to strengthen NSJV’s competitiveness as a biomanufacturing hub
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, agribusiness, economics, marketing, supply chain, public policy, or a related field
Experience in business development, partnership management, supply chain coordination, or ecosystem building
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across diverse sectors
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to identify synergies and build trust
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Strong writing and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial, proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Ability to synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Preferred
Experience in climate tech, ag-tech, advanced manufacturing, or the bioeconomy
Familiarity with the Central Valley business landscape
Company
BEAM Circular
BEAM Circular transforms agri-waste into opportunities, scaling bioindustrial innovations for an eco-friendly regional ecosystem.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$10.36MKey Investors
California Jobs First
2025-08-29Grant· $10.36M
Leadership Team
K
Karen Warner
Founder, CEO
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