Senior Sales Manager - Global Growth in Alternative Proteins

ProteinDistillery GmbH; Delaware; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team offsites

Wellpass access

Corporate benefits

Deutschlandticket subsidy

Fuel costs subsidy

Vouchers

Job summary

ProteinDistillery GmbH is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive international growth and own the end-to-end sales process. You will lead GTM execution and collaborate with product and leadership to shape partnerships, distributions, and go-to-market strategies.

You will manage key accounts, mentor junior staff, and build a scalable commercial engine for a fast-growing food-tech startup.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in sales or business development in food, feed, or ingredients industries.
• 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.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is advantageous.
• Degree in Business Administration or comparable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Drive and optimize sales and communication strategy in collaboration with product team.
• Build strong relationships with existing customers and unlock new business opportunities.
• Lead deals from first contact to contract signing.
• Shape and negotiate partnerships with distributors and key accounts.
• Position ProteinDistillery within the food and feed market and contribute to Go-to-Market strategy.
• Improve internal CRM processes and workflows.
• Mentor junior sales and business development colleagues.
• Work with product and leadership to feed market insights into strategy.

Skills

Deal ownership

Negotiation

Independent closing

Leadership/mentoring

Go-to-Market strategy

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

ProteinDistillery GmbH is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive international growth and own the end-to-end sales process. You will lead GTM execution and collaborate with product and leadership to shape partnerships, distributions, and go-to-market strategies.

You will manage key accounts, mentor junior staff, and build a scalable commercial engine for a fast-growing food-tech startup.