Head of Sales / Director

AHR LTD; Turbigo; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading food tech start-up is seeking an Italy Head of Sales / Director to spearhead the launch of innovative snack solutions in Italy and Spain. You will develop market strategies, secure partnerships, and drive growth in a dynamic environment committed to health and sustainability. The ideal candidate has FMCG experience, strong networks, and a track record in brand launches. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new category from the ground up.

Competenze

• Hands-on FMCG business development experience in convenience categories.
• Established relationships with major retailers in the Italian market.
• Experience in launching or scaling new brands in competitive markets.

Mansioni

• Lead the country launch and rapid commercial growth for Italy.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies across key channels.
• Shape commercial strategy and drive growth for a new product category.

Conoscenze

Proven Commercial Leadership

Strong Italian Network

Brand Launch Expertise

Descrizione del lavoro

Location : Italy | Sector : Food To Go / Snack Nutrition | Start : Immediate

Attractive Package to attract talent.

About the Opportunity

Join a fast-growing private equity backed European food tech start-up that is reshaping the future of convenient, nutritious snacking. This innovative company combines cutting-edge food technology with strong consumer insight to deliver high-quality, shelf-stable snacking meal solutions designed for busy, health-conscious lifestyles.

As their Italy Head of Sales / Director, you will lead the country launch and rapid commercial growth in the Italian (and Spanish) market. You’ll develop and execute go-to-market strategies across key channels - is a unique chance to build a new category from the ground up, securing key partnerships and driving brand visibility in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment supported by advanced technology, a brand new factory, exciting branding, and sustainability values to match.

What’s Exciting?

• Lead the Italian (and Spanish) market entry for a disruptive and convenient meal solution designed for modern lifestyles.
• Shape commercial strategy and drive growth supported by innovative production technology and strong financial backing.
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership in a start-up environment with ambitious international expansion plans.
• Be part of a mission-driven company committed to health, sustainability, and accessibility in food.

What Skills We’re Looking For

Proven Commercial Leadership : A builder; hands on FMCG business development experience, ideally in convenience categories such as snacks, beverage, or ready meals.

Strong Italian Network : Established relationships with major retailers, and food service providers across the Italian (and ideally also Spanish) market.

Brand Launch Expertise : Demonstrated success in launching or scaling new brands or categories in competitive markets, with a strong focus on new business development.

You’re The Type of Person Who Is…

Entrepreneurial and results-focused with a hands-on approach to building new business opportunities.

Agile and resilient, able to navigate ambiguity and execute swiftly in a start-up environment.

Passionate about delivering innovative, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that meet evolving consumer needs.

Skilled at building strong relationships both internally and externally with diverse stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious company with bold growth plans across Europe (we are hiring 3 Country Managers) and to be the commercial lead for its expansion in Italy, a key senior decision maker, and a crucial part of their success story ahead.