Chief Commercial Officer (m/f/d)

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Chief Commercial Officer (m/f/d), Ostfildern

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Client:

ProteinDistillery GmbH

Location:

Ostfildern, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

1

Posted:

27.04.2025

Expiry Date:

11.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your mission

• You define and manage strategic partnerships ranging from production joint ventures and/or co-manufacturing to distribution networks with relevant industry partners, taking strategic and operational end-to-end responsibility for ProteinDistillery's commercial value system.
• You develop and optimize the company’s go-to-market strategy (product, portfolio, price, positioning), driving revenue growth, profitability, and international expansion.
• You establish key account management and build strategic and commercial relationships with key accounts that drive product co-development and become early adopters in new business areas.
• You serve as an acquirer, identifying, closing, and securing high-value B2B deals.
• You work closely with the C-suite to contribute to corporate strategy and long-term growth initiatives.

Your profile

• You have successful leadership experience in business development, corporate development, strategic partnership management, or commercial strategy.
• You know the industry and have a sound network to decision-makers in the Food Industry.
• You gained extensive expertise in negotiating and managing joint ventures and strategic partnerships, particularly in production-related partnerships and co-manufacturing agreements.
• You have experience in building and managing partnerships with key stakeholders, distributors, and contract manufacturers.
• You ideally have an academic background in Biotechnology, Food Technology, or Food Chemistry, complemented by an MBA or proven business acumen.
• You have an acquirer/closer mentality, capable of securing high-value deals and partnerships.
• You are able to negotiate and manage complex agreements with key accounts, distributors, and C-suite stakeholders.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify partnership opportunities and drive business innovation.
• You are fluent in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) are an advantage.

Why ProteinDistillery?

Elevate your career with us and experience:

• Energetic team environment: a youthful team where individual empowerment and accountability are encouraged and celebrated.
• Team events: participate in frequent team activities that strengthen bonds and bring fresh perspectives.
• Diversity of purposeful minds: collaborate with colleagues who share a purpose-driven ethos, working on meaningful projects.
• Empowerment in projects: lead and shape your projects with autonomy and creative freedom.
• Well-being on the move: benefit from financial support for your Deutschlandticket, fuel vouchers, or Urban Sports Club membership.

About us

Welcome to ProteinDistillery — a revolutionary force in the food industry! We are pioneering highly functional, eco-friendly proteins made from brewer's yeast, aiming to make sustainable foods the new norm. Our dynamic team of innovators and scientists is committed to transforming the food industry daily. Join us if you're passionate about shaping the future.

Workspace and culture: We aim to build a global team in the next three to four years, emphasizing culture and team spirit, which we foster in our offices in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, Berlin, and our production facility in Heilbronn.

Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and orientations, aligning with our mission and core values.