Sales Manager (m/f/d) | Alternative Proteins

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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

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?

• 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!

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!

Workspace and culture
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 and our production in Heilbronn.

A note on diversity and inclusion
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.