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At Smileat, we prioritize our team, fostering a great work environment where people thrive.
About SMILEAT
Smileat is a Spanish company founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurs with a vision to revolutionize the world of organic baby food.
We offer honest alternatives: 0% added sugars or salt, no additives or sweeteners, unique nutritional value, organic ingredients, and sustainable packaging. Today, we are the second-largest organic baby food brand in market share, the top-selling Spanish brand in our category, and the fastest-growing children's food brand.
This success is thanks to a passionate, entrepreneurial, and purpose-driven team of young professionals who care deeply about food and sustainability. Our brand is now expanding rapidly into new markets including Portugal, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Greece, Cyprus, Costa Rica, and Japan, with a strong focus on growing our international presence.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a passionate, creative and strategic Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) with extensive experience in the FMCG and food industry to join our team.
You will have four direct reports: Sales Director, Marketing Director, Digital Director, and Design Director. At Smileat we value innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric thinking.
As CSMO, you will help us continue to foster a culture of excellence and drive our commitment to providing high-quality products in the children's nutrition sector. You will be part of the company's C-level team, reporting directly to the CEO.
Your role will be key in driving the strategic plan for the next five years, with a strong focus on sales channels, optimizing our product assortment, maximizing our current distribution, and strengthening trade marketing efforts.
Close collaboration with the rest of the C-level team (CFO, CPO, COO) will also be essential.
The Sales Director will report directly to you. This team currently consists of 4 members.
The Marketing Director will report directly to you. This team currently consists of 4 members.
The Digital Director will report directly to you. This team currently consists of 4 members.
The Design Director will report directly to you. This team currently consists of 4 members.
What do you bring?
At least 15 years of experience in sales and trade marketing role.
4 or more years in a similar leadership role.
Experience working in a start-up/scale-up.
Proven experience in managing teams of more than 10 people.
Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams.
Strong skills in planning and execution of strategic plans.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
Ability to analyse data and metrics to make informed decisions.
Sales experience with the pharmacy sector is an asset.
What do We Offer?
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
A dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration are at the core and great workplace atmosphere.
Flexible payment plan (ticket restaurant, transport card, nursery ticket, health insurance).
Employee training.
60 flexible teleworking days.
Team building events.
A beautiful office in the heart of Madrid—with coffee or tea always ready!
Save money with exclusive corporate discounts.
Short-term Goals:
In the first 6 months, you will focus on optimizing the current sales strategies, reviewing existing marketing plans, and aligning the teams towards a unified vision for growth.
You will also play an active role in integrating new products into the market successfully.
If you are interested, please apply for the job offer and send your CV with the subject "CSMO" to ******.
Tell us why you are interested in joining our team and your salary range.
Smileat is an equal opportunity employer.
It is committed to carry out its selection processes without discrimination based on disability, age, sex, health, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, nationality, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, territory or any other personal or social condition or circumstance, as well as ensuring respect for human rights.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.