Business Unit Lead - Protein Powders (gn) - More Nutrition

The Quality Group GmbH; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

50% on product portfolio at ESN & More

E-gym Wellpass subsidy

Up to 60 Workation days per year

28 days vacation/year

Job summary

The Quality Group (TQG) seeks a Business Unit Lead for Protein Powders (gn) – More Nutrition. This remote role requires coordinating monthly on-site days in Germany and owning the product category strategy end-to-end.

You’ll drive GTM campaigns, work with Product Development and Sales, and translate market data into growth opportunities, pricing models, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 6+ years in product marketing management in FMCG.
• Experience with a sports nutrition brand.
• Proven lifecycle management of products from idea to launch and beyond.
• Strong portfolio strategy, segmentation, and product positioning.
• Ability to plan/execute go-to-market & activation strategies including pricing and distribution.
• Analytical mindset with experience in market research, financial analysis, and planning.
• Clear communication, persuasive presentation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and takes ownership to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own the protein powders category strategy and portfolio management.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and marketing campaigns across channels.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sales to bring new products to market.
• Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitive developments.
• Create rollout plans and coordinate activities across departments.
• Manage product budgets, pricing, forecasts, and performance analytics.

Skills

Marketing degree

FMCG experience

Sports nutrition brand

Product lifecycle management

Portfolio strategy

Go-to-market strategies

Pricing & distribution

Data analytics

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing or related

MBA / Master’s preferred

Job description

Business Unit Lead - Protein Powders (gn) - More Nutrition

Start: Immediately | Level: Head of | Location: remote | Working hours: Full-time (40h/week)

Take ownership of the category strategy for Protein Powders for a leading brand in functional nutrition.
We are looking for an experienced product marketing professional to take end-to-end responsibility for our protein powder products and strategy. The focus is on growth in the protein powders segment and in food retail. Start as soon as possible, on a remote contract with monthly on-site days at our office in Germany.

Your mission with us

• You take full ownership of the protein powders category. You manage the existing portfolio and innovation pipeline and define the strategy for further growth in the category.
• You develop go-to-market strategies and marketing campaigns across relevant channels, ensuring smooth execution and continuous performance monitoring
• You work closely with cross-functional teams – particularly Product Development and Sales – to bring new products to market in line with brand positioning
• You keep track of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive developments, translating data into actionable growth opportunities
• You drive excellent product launches by creating comprehensive rollout plans and coordinating all related activities across departments
• You are responsible for product-related budgets, develop pricing and forecast models, and analyze performance metrics to support strategic decisions

Your experience & skills

• You hold a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
• You bring 6+ years of experience in product marketing management in the FMCG industry
• You have experience working for a sports nutrition brand
• You have a proven track record of managing products across the full lifecycle – from idea to launch and beyond
• You are skilled in portfolio strategy, consumer segmentation, and product positioning
• You know how to plan and implement impactful go-to-market and activation strategies – including pricing and distribution
• You think analytically, enjoy working with data, and are confident in market research, financial analysis, and planning
• You communicate clearly, present ideas persuasively, and work effectively with different teams and levels of hierarchy
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, agile environment and take ownership to deliver strong results

Why choose us?

Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.

You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, Amsterdam, London, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• 50% on our product portfolio at ESN & More Nutrition
• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
• Up to 60 Workation days per year
• 28 days vacation/year
• and much more

About Us

The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brandsESNandMore Nutritionsince 2021.

ESNhas been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017,More Nutritionfocuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.

TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.

This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!
We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!