Senior Sales Manager (w/m/d) | Alternative Proteins

Remotely; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Team offsites

Mentoring opportunities

Wellpass access

Employee discounts

Remote work from home

Deutschlandticket subsidy

Zusammenfassung

ProteinDistillery is a fast-growing food-tech start-up on a mission to revolutionize the food industry with sustainable proteins derived from brewer's yeast. As Senior Sales Manager, you take on a central role in scaling our commercial engine and driving international growth.

You will own deal execution, mentor junior colleagues, and shape partnerships with distributors and co-manufacturing partners, while collaborating with product and leadership to inform strategy.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in sales or business development, ideally within the food, feed, or ingredients industry.
• Proven track record of independently identifying, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Deep expertise in negotiating joint ventures, co-manufacturing agreements, and distribution partnerships.
• Experience managing key accounts, distributors, and contract manufacturers.
• Established network of decision-makers in the food industry is a plus.
• Initial leadership or mentoring experience, or a strong sense of leadership.
• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification.

Aufgaben

• Drive and continuously optimize our sales and communication strategy in close collaboration with the product team
• Build strong relationships with existing customers and actively unlock new business opportunities
• Guide potential clients independently from first contact to successful contract signing
• Contribute to shaping and negotiating partnerships with distributors, co-manufacturing partners, and key accounts
• Position ProteinDistillery within the food & feed market and help shape our Go-to-Market strategy
• Continuously improve internal processes and workflows in our CRM system
• Guide and mentor junior sales and business development colleagues in day-to-day work
• Work closely with the product team and leadership, feeding your market knowledge into corporate strategy

Kenntnisse

Sales

Negotiation

Leadership

CRM

Business Development

Ausbildung

Business Administration degree

Jobbeschreibung

Start

Autumn 2026

Your role

Join us in shaping the future of food!

ProteinDistillery is a fast-growing food-tech start-up on a mission to revolutionize the food industry with sustainable, highly functional proteins derived from brewer's yeast. As Senior Sales Manager, you take on a central role in scaling our commercial engine. You combine hands-on deal ownership with early leadership responsibility, contributing directly to our international growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape Go-to-Market Execution and international expansion at a fast-growing alternative proteins company from the ground up.

Your mission

As the Senior Sales Manager , you will be at the forefront of our growth journey. You will:

• Drive and continuously optimize our sales and communication strategy in close collaboration with the product team
• Build strong relationships with existing customers and actively unlock new business opportunities
• Guide potential clients independently from first contact to successful contract signing
• Contribute to shaping and negotiating partnerships with distributors, co-manufacturing partners, and key accounts
• Position ProteinDistillery within the food & feed market and help shape our Go-to-Market strategy
• Continuously improve internal processes and workflows in our CRM system
• Guide and mentor junior sales and business development colleagues in day-to-day work
• Work closely with the product team and leadership, feeding your market knowledge into corporate strategy

Your profile

Experience & Background

• Several years of experience in sales or business development, ideally within the food, feed, or ingredients industry
• Proven track record of independently identifying, negotiating, and closing deals
• Deep expertise in negotiating joint ventures, co-manufacturing agreements, and distribution partnerships
• Experience managing key accounts, distributors, and contract manufacturers
• Established network of decision-makers in the food industry is a plus
• Initial leadership or mentoring experience, or a strong sense of leadership
• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification

Leadership & Skills

• You identify, pursue, and close high-value deals independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a sharp eye for partnership opportunities

Languages

• English and German (mandatory)
• Full professional proficiency in additional languages (French, Spanish ect.) are a plus

Why ProteinDistillery?

• Regular team offsites & mentoring opportunities
• A young, dynamic team with a purpose-driven mindset
• Wellpass - access to thousands of sports and wellness facilities
• Corporate Benefits - exclusive employee discounts with numerous partners
• Flexible remote work from home
• Individual Benefits such as subsidy for Deutschlandticket, fuel costs or vouchers