2618402 Region Stuttgart Marketing & Sales Kurzer Prozess (2 Interviews) Head of Sales Start Your role Join us in shaping the future of food!
As Head of Sales, you will own the full commercial engine of ProteinDistillery - driving B2B Food Commercialization across key accounts, strategic partnerships, and new markets. You bring deep industry knowledge, an established network in the food industry, and the Commercial Excellence to turn that network into revenue. This is a rare opportunity to shape Go-to-Market Execution and international expansion at a fast-growing alternative proteins company from the ground up.]]> Your mission As the Head of Sales, you will be at the forefront of our growth journey. You will:
  • Drive B2B Food Commercialization by identifying, closing, and securing high-value deals with key accounts and industry partners
  • Lead Partnership Structuring - from production joint ventures and co-manufacturing agreements to distribution networks
  • Own Go-to-Market Execution: develop and optimize product, portfolio, pricing, and positioning strategies to fuel revenue growth and international expansion
  • Build and manage key account processes; establish relationships that drive product co-development and become early adopters in new business areas
  • Work closely with the C-suite to contribute to corporate strategy and long-term growth initiatives
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sales and business development team

]]> Your profile Experience & Background
  • Proven track record in business development, commercial strategy, or Partnership Structuring within the food or ingredients industry
  • Established network of decision-makers in the food industry - you know the right people and they know you
  • Deep expertise in negotiating joint ventures, co-manufacturing agreements, and distribution partnerships
  • Experience managing key accounts, distributors, and contract manufacturers
  • Academic background in Biotechnology, Food Technology, or Food Chemistry; MBA or strong business acumen a plus
Leadership & Skills
  • You identify, pursue, and close high-value deals independently
  • Ability to lead Cross-Functional Commercial Leadership across sales, product, and C-suite stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a sharp eye for partnership opportunities
Languages
  • English and German (mandatory)
  • Full professional proficiency in additional languages (French, Spanish ect.) are a plus
]]> Why ProteinDistillery?
  • Regular team offsites & mentoring opportunities

  • A young, dynamic team with a purpose-driven mindset

  • Wellpass - access to thousands of sports and wellness facilities
  • Corporate Benefits - exclusive employee discounts with numerous partners
  • Flexible remote work from home
  • Individual Benefits such as subsidy for Deutschlandticket, fuel costs or Wellpass
    • ]]>     permanent experienced full-time 2-5 B2B Food Commercialization,Commercial Excellence ,Go-to-Market Execution ,alternative proteins ,Partnership Structuring,Cross-Functional Commercial Leadership business_development_and_new_accounts sales_and_business_development 2026-04-29T15:38:43+00:00     1491379 Region Stuttgart Process Development & Engineering Kurzer Prozess (2 Interviews) Mandatory Intern in Processdevelopment (m/f/d) Your mission
  • You will optimize a complex process for protein purification from unicellular organisms.
  • You will work on large-scale plants and prepare them for industrial use.
  • You will be jointly responsible for defining the key process steps for subsequent industrial application.
  • You will be responsible for independently planning experiments and evaluating the results.
  • You will standardize working methods and create precise implementation protocols.
  • You will establish analytical methods and carry out various processing steps.


    • ]]>     Your profile
  • You are studying natural sciences such as food technology, biotechnology, brewing or similar.
  • You are proficient in MS Office and English.
  • Ideally, you already have some initial experience in process or product development.
  • You are characterized by flexibility, willingness to learn, commitment and a high degree of initiative.
    • ]]>     intern entry-level full-time lt-1 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2024-04-05T12:28:06+00:00     1491368 Ostfildern - Office Application & Product Development Kurzer Prozess (2 Interviews) Pflichtpraktikant (m/w/d) in der Produktentwicklung intern entry-level full-time lt-1 Food Technology ,Lebensmitteltechnologie,Produktentwicklung ,Bierhefeprotein new_product_rd r_and_d_and_science 2024-04-05T12:20:31+00:00 2183911 Ostfildern - Office Marketing & Sales Kurzer Prozess (2 Interviews) Praktikant (m/w/d) Business Development intern entry-level full-time 1-2 Sales,Vertrieb ,B2B Sales,B2C Sales,Business Development,Cold Calling,Account Management general_and_other_sales_and_business_development sales_and_business_development 2025-06-24T10:11:32+00:00 2519863 Ostfildern - Office Marketing & Sales Sales Manager (m/f/d) | Alternative Proteins Start Your mission Join us in shaping the future of food!

    ProteinDistillery is a fast-growing food-tech start-up on a mission to revolutionize the food industry with sustainable, high-quality proteins derived from yeast. We envision a future where alternatives rival the original—without additives and fully transparency.


    Your Role

    As Sales Manager in Business Development, you will be at the forefront of our growth journey. You will:

    • Drive and optimize our sales and communication strategies in close collaboration with the product team

    • Build strong relationships with existing customers and unlock new business opportunities

    • Guide potential clients from first contact to successful contract signing

    • Continuously improving internal processes and workflows in our CRM system

    • Position ProteinDistillery within the food & feed market and learn the dynamics of the food industry

    ]]>     Your profile What We’re Looking For

    • Experience in the food & feed ingredient market, ideally with a degree in food technology, business administration, or a related field

    • 2+ years of experience in sales or commercial roles within the industry

    • Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and ability to inspire others

    • Goal-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong willingness to win

    • Fluent in English and German

    ]]>     Why ProteinDistillery? Why ProteinDistillery?

    • Hybrid & flexible working options

    • A young, dynamic team with a purpose-driven mindset

    • High responsibility and ownership of projects

    • Regular team offsites & mentoring opportunities


    Ready to make an impact?

    Help us share the protein source of tomorrow with the world!

    Let’s transform the industry together!

    ]]>     permanent experienced full-time business_development_and_new_accounts sales_and_business_development 2026-02-05T12:19:18+00:00     2525185 Ostfildern - Office G&A Strategic Projects Lead Start Your mission
  • Right hand to the management and support in day-to-day business
  • Collaboration in the development and implementation of corporate strategies
  • Interface between management and investors and strategic partners
  • Independent management and coordination of projects
  • Market analyses, competitive research and preparation of business cases
  • Preparation and support for Series A
    • ]]>     Your profile
  • Completed degree (e.g. business administration, economics, management or similar). Initial experience is an advantage
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Confident use of MS Office and modern communication tools
  • High resilience, loyalty, hands-on mentality, high level of initiative and flexibility
  • Very good written and spoken German and English
  • Handling of sensitive information and ensuring discretion
    • ]]>     Why ProteinDistillery?
  • Direct collaboration with management and insight into all areas of the company
  • Steep learning curve and responsibility from the outset
  • Dynamic environment with flat hierarchies
  • Home office possible after training. Some travel required (investor and partner meetings)
    • ]]>     temporary experienced full-time general_and_other_project_and_program_management project_and_program_management 2026-02-10T14:55:39+00:00