Chief Commercial Officer (m/f/d)

• You define and manage strategic partnerships ranging from production joint ventures and/or co-manufacturing to distribution networks with relevant industry partners = strategic and operational end to end responsibility for ProteinDistillery's commercial value system.
• You develop and optimize the company’s go to market strategy (product, portfolio, price, positioning), driving revenue growth and profitability and international expansion.
• You establish a key account management and you establish strategic and commercial relationships with key accounts that drive product (co-) development and become early adopters in new business areas.
• You serve as an Acquirer = identify, close and secure high-value B2B deals.
• You work closely with the C-suite to contribute to corporate strategy and long-term growth initiatives.
  
  

• You have successful leadership experience in business development, corporate development, strategic partnership management, or commercial strategy.
• You know the industry and have a sound network to decision-makers in the Food Industry.
• You gained extensive expertise in negotiating and managing Joint Ventures and strategic partnerships, particularly in production-related partnerships and co-manufacturing agreements.
• You have experience in building and managing partnerships with key stakeholders, distributors, and contract manufacturers.
• You ideally have an academic background in Biotechnology, Food Technology, or Food Chemistry, complemented by an MBA or proven business acumen.
• You have an acquirer/closer mentality, capable of securing high-value deals and partnerships.
• You are able to negotiate and manage complex agreements with key accounts, distributors, and C-suite stakeholders.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify partnership opportunities and drive business innovation.
• You are fluent in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) are an advantage.
  
  

• Energetic Team Environment: Youthful team where individual empowerment and accountability are encouraged and celebrated.
• Team Events: Embark on frequent team adventures beyond the office walls. These not only strengthen team bonds but also infuse fresh perspectives for our collective mission.
• Diversity of Purposeful Minds: Collaborate with a diverse assembly of colleagues who share a purpose-driven ethos. We're dedicated to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.
• Empowerment in Projects: Seize the opportunity to lead and shape your projects. We place trust in your abilities, granting you the autonomy and creative freedom to leave your personal mark.
• Well-being on the Move: Benefit from financial support for your Deutschlandticket, fuel vouchers, or Urban Sports Club membership. We’re here to make your commute easier and your lifestyle more balanced.
  
  

• Welcome to ProteinDistillery, a revolutionary force in the food industry! At the forefront of the next generation of highly functional, eco-friendly proteins made from brewer's yeast, we are pioneering a movement to make sustainable foods the new norm. Our dynamic team of business innovators and passionate scientists are committed to challenge the status quo and transform the food industry on a daily basis. If you share this passion for shaping the future, come on board and apply right here to be a part of our mission!
  
  

We are building something big - in the next three to four years we want to build a global team, so culture and team spirit are particularly important to us, which we share in our welcoming offices in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, Berlin and our production in Heilbronn.

We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity. Our unifying element is alignment with ProteinDistillery's mission and core values. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, ages, genders and orientations.