When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we’ve put sustainability at the centre of how we grow, working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future.
We’re a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut.
Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people.
Here, your career feeds something meaningful for the planet, people, and generations to come.

We are currently seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our team in Utrecht or Madrid .
The adecuado candidate is a highly organized and self-motivated professional with strong time management skills and a proactive, independent approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, are essential for success in this role. We are looking for someone who performs well in a fast-paced environment, remains composed under pressure, and consistently delivers high-quality results within tight deadlines.




If you are a driven professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team and make an impact, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct market research and analysis in the agricultural commodities sector; investigate new business opportunities, strategic ventures, and market entry.
Engage in business expansions, including new products, segments, markets, trade flows, assets, and M&A; activities.
Transform commercial leads into business cases and management proposals, integrating new business into the existing environment.
Develop/apply deep understanding of international (bulk) logistics, supply and demand models and trading.
Understand the (macro)economic and political factors that influence the sector and apply this knowledge to the projects.
Prepare business plans, proposals, and presentations for senior management.
Collect data, build comprehensive models and simulations, performing sensitivity analysis to test certain scenario’s
Make working capital estimates, ROE, ROCE models, IRR and NPV valuations.
Track business profitability, costs, and risks, providing key overviews for management.
Manage and coordinate projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
Maintain and update strategy-related databases and records.




Support the COO in executing operational strategies and initiatives for business growth and efficiency.
In case an positive investment decision is made, assist in proper handover to business and and measurement of benefits (& compare against business case for future learning).

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Master's degree level is preferred
2+ years of experience in consultancy, business development, or a related field with a strong understanding of business development processes and strategies
Proficiency in financial analysis and modelling is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office and data analytical tools like Power BI. AI knowledge is a plus.
Experience working in an international environment.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

We Offer
An entrepreneurial and international environment where developing opportunities for growth is valued
A competitive compensation plan with pension contribution by the employee
Flexibility on working hours
Local and global training & development opportunities
Company outings, Christmas dinner!
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Transport Season Ticket/Parking

Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures.
Golden Agri-Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and consider applications fairly, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or background.

📌 Business Development Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)
📍 Madrid