Commercial Director Europe (f/m/x)

Our client is Europe's leading tofu producer, dedicated to shaping the future of food with high-quality, innovative, and sustainable plant-based products. As the company continues its dynamic growth across the continent, it aims to become the top player in every market it enters.

We are now seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and growth-driven Commercial Director Europe (f/m/x) for shaping the future of food by developing the natural protein category.

Commercial Director Europe (f/m/x)
Full-Time Europe
Aufgaben

• Create the industry leading European Category Management for natural plant protein products
• Build and drive a European sales and category management organization, developing a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability and results
• Build a compelling category vision for tofu and other natural plant-based protein products, inspiring internal teams, customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Develop a product portfolio strategy that is both mainstream and innovative, driving customer value and increasing market share
• Oversee commercial planning and budgeting, including forecasting and expense control
• Strengthen partnerships and category management with key retail and food service customers to enhance long-term growth
• Improve internal commercial processes, ensuring operational excellence and scalability
• Monitor shopper and market trends, using data insights to inform strategy and track sales performance
• Manage a team of 40 professionals in 8 countries

Profil

• Master's degree, ideally in Economics, Food Engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 15 years of experience in sales and market development within a multinational FMCG environment
• Background in the food industry (preferably chilled, ready-to-cook, or related categories)
• Proven experience with category management, CRM systems and market analysis tools such as Nielsen and GfK for data-driven decision-making
• Strong command of lean processes, especially Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to improve efficiency and alignment
• Passion for health, nutrition and sustainability with a deep understanding of current food and consumer trends

Wir bieten

• A unique opportunity to combine commercial leadership, category strategy and business development in a future-focused company
• Be part of an organization that is transforming the food industry toward a more sustainable and plant-based future
• Shape the vision for a high-growth category and lead its expansion across Europe
• Work in a purpose-driven, entrepreneurial culture with strong values and a bold growth ambition

Our client offers a competitive annual gross salary starting at €150,000 with willingness to overpay based on qualifications and experience.

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