Senior Sales Manager (w/m/d) | Alternative Proteins at Protein Distillery
Protein Distillery is hiring a Senior Sales Manager (w/m/d) | Alternative Proteins in Ostfildern, Germany. On-site.
About Protein Distillery
ProteinDistillery produces functional protein ingredients by upcycling industrial side-streams. The company uses a proprietary process that ferments biomass, such as yeast, and breaks down the microbial cells to create clean-label ingredients. Its product portfolio includes Prewtein®, a non-GMO, non-novel-food protein ingredient that can replace additives and animal-based ingredients in food products. The ingredients are aimed at industries including human food, pet food, animal nutrition, health, cosmetics, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Senior Sales Manager (w/m/d) | Alternative Proteins job description
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Autumn 2026Your role
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, highly functional proteins derived from brewer's yeast. As Senior Sales Manager, you take on a central role in scaling our commercial engine. You combine hands-on deal ownership with early leadership responsibility, contributing directly to our international growth. 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 Senior Sales Manager, you will be at the forefront of our growth journey. You will:- Drive and continuously optimize our sales and communication strategy in close collaboration with the product team
- Build strong relationships with existing customers and actively unlock new business opportunities
- Guide potential clients independently from first contact to successful contract signing
- Contribute to shaping and negotiating partnerships with distributors, co-manufacturing partners, and key accounts
- Position ProteinDistillery within the food & feed market and help shape our Go-to-Market strategy
- Continuously improve internal processes and workflows in our CRM system
- Guide and mentor junior sales and business development colleagues in day-to-day work
- Work closely with the product team and leadership, feeding your market knowledge into corporate strategy
Your profile
Experience & Background- Several years of experience in sales or business development, ideally within the food, feed, or ingredients industry
- Proven track record of independently identifying, negotiating, and closing deals
- Deep expertise in negotiating joint ventures, co-manufacturing agreements, and distribution partnerships
- Experience managing key accounts, distributors, and contract manufacturers
- Established network of decision-makers in the food industry is a plus
- Initial leadership or mentoring experience, or a strong sense of leadership
- Degree in Business Administration or a comparable qualification
- You identify, pursue, and close high-value deals independently
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a sharp eye for partnership opportunities
- 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
- Individual Benefits such as subsidy for Deutschlandticket, fuel costs or vouchers
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