Do you want to make a delicious difference?
At Planet A Foods, we’re not just rethinking chocolate: we’re redefining it. With ChoViva, our groundbreaking cocoa-free chocolate alternative, we’re shaping a more sustainable and delicious future. To fulfill this mission, Sales is the most crucial position, driving our growth, forging strategic partnerships, and bringing our vision to life. That’s why we need a bold and visionary Lead Sales Europe to take this revolution across Europe. If you’re a passionate sales leader ready to disrupt the industry and make an impact that matters, join us!
A Taste of What to Expect
* Grow existing customer base and close new deals
* Lead and grow the European team (currently 4 FTE), develop individual contributors through inspiring leadership, regular guidance and coaching
* Ensure your team is working towards the same goal by defining and executing our European GTM strategy and processes
* Develop and leverage your knowledge of the confectionary industry to align brands, manufacturers and retailers to position ChoViva within their existing product portfolio
* Lead by example, lift people up by being hands-on and following through, use your experience to elevate our sales knowledge and execution
* Collaborate with the founding team on setting the right strategic direction, translating that into goals & execution steps and monitoring progress through the right KPIs
* Scale ChoViva across the EU and revolutionize the chocolate industry.
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
Core Ingredients:
* You have five years of B2B sales experience with a strong ability to navigate multiple complex sales processes including closing new prospects as well as growing existing customers
* You’ve previously led a sales team to achieve high growth sales targets
* You have a strong hands on approach and the ability to grasp complex processes and relations quickly
* You’ve developed your empathy, ability to build teams and motivation to thrive in a dynamic environment, with high responsibility over team development and company direction
* You’re a great collaborator, you’ve experienced the pitfalls of human communication and have developed different approaches for working with a variety of people and situations
* You’re highly reliable and conscientious, you take ownership and stay at it until the goal is reached
* You’re fluent in German & English
Icing On The Cake:
* Experience in Chocolate Industry, Food Ingredient Supply for Chocolate Industry or Confectionary Industry is a big plus, but combining great sales experience with fast learning about the industry can get you there too
* Strong passion for sustainability and food
* Inspiring personality - we love people who lift us up collectively and create an engaging and motivating environment
A Sweet Package
* Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
* Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
* Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
* Lifestyle Vouchers: Wide range of voucher and subscription possibilities
* Attractive Discounts: a variety of offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life – for example electronics, travel, fashion, home, and much more
* Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
* Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
* Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
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As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.