Director Growth Strategy & Operations at Impossible Foods

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cloud Storage, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Proven leadership in Growth Strategy, Commercial Operations, or Management Consulting
Exceptional ability to translate complex data into clear, P&L-driven strategic action
Experience building and leading high-performing teams in a high-growth environment
Direct experience implementing AI, automation, or advanced analytical tools
Bias for action with love of fast feedback loops and high ownership mentality
Fluent in German and English

Responsibilities

Own Commercial Performance: Drive performance, GTM efficiency, and execution against global revenue targets
Strategic Architect: Lead cross-functional growth projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
AI-Driven Efficiency: Champion the assessment and deployment of AI/ML tools to automate processes, revolutionize commercial analytics, and unlock new levels of efficiency across the customer journey
Executive Partner: Act as the trusted strategic advisor for the C-Level across Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure operational alignment
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Operations specialists

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Growth StrategyCommercial OperationsRevenue OperationsGTMAI/MLData AnalyticsP&L ManagementTeam LeadershipManagement ConsultingCross-functional Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation is offered for this role?

The position offers a competitive salary coupled with an enticing ESOP from a Sales Manager level onwards.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need proven leadership in Growth Strategy, Commercial Operations, or Management Consulting, an analytical mindset to translate data into P&L-driven action, experience building high-performing teams in high-growth environments, direct experience with AI/automation tools, and fluency in German and English.

What is the company culture like?

The company offers collaboration with experienced, passionate, and supportive colleagues, monthly collaborative meet-ups, and a fantastic office in a trendy location with complimentary healthy brain food and subsidized gym membership.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has a scale-up mindset with experience building high-performing teams, a bias for action with fast feedback loops and high ownership, and bilingual fluency in German and English.

Impossible Foods

Produces plant-based meat and dairy alternatives

About Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods creates plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and fish, aiming to improve the global food system. Their products, like the Impossible™ Burger, are designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal products using specific plant ingredients. This approach allows them to cater to meat lovers while promoting sustainability. Unlike many competitors, Impossible Foods focuses on understanding consumer preferences and using science to create products that deliver similar experiences to eating meat. The company's goal is to secure a sustainable future by reducing reliance on animal agriculture.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$1,823.5MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Paid mission days - Get paid to spend two days a year reconnecting with our mission! Spend it in nature or team up with colleagues to serve local communities and contribute to the greater good.

Generous time off policy - We offer 4 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, so you’ll be able to take the time you need to relax and recharge.

Health & wellness - To keep your body and mind healthy, we offer premium medical coverage, emotional support resources, and access to a fitness center at our Redwood City Headquarters

Generous equity package - We offer meaningful ownership in our company so all employees can share in Impossible Foods’ success.

Financial security - To help you feel financially supported, no matter what the future holds, we offer 401k plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Commuter benefits - Save hundreds per year on commuter fees.

Risks

Consumer skepticism towards GMOs may affect acceptance of Impossible Foods' heme protein.

The plant-based meat market is experiencing a slowdown in growth.

Intellectual property vulnerabilities are highlighted by the settlement with Motif FoodWorks.

Differentiation

Impossible Foods uses heme protein to mimic meat's taste and texture.

The company focuses on plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products.

Impossible Foods launched the first in-person dining experience in Chicago in 2023.

Upsides

Impossible Foods secured $500 million in new funding, boosting financial stability.

The company expanded its retail line with new products, including Disney-themed nuggets.

Impossible Foods' partnership with Whole Foods Market increases product accessibility.

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