Chief Commercial Officer

Our client is a Private Equity backed flavour manufacturer, delivering innovative flavour and ingredient solutions to leading food, beverage, and nutrition brands. The business is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey — scaling across Europe, professionalising operations, and accelerating growth through both organic expansion and M&A. About the Company The Opportunity This is a board-level appointment to lead the design and roll-out of a pan-European go-to-market (GTM) strategy. The CCO will partner with the CEO, Country GMs, and investors to transform a decentralised, localised sales model into an integrated, high-performance commercial engine capable of supporting significant growth and value creation. Key Mandates Build and implement a scalable GTM model with clear structures, incentives, and KPIs that drive accountability and performance. Establish best-in-class practices in CRM, pricing, account management, and cross-selling to maximise revenue opportunities across markets. Accelerate innovation initiatives and ensure they are executed at scale across multiple geographies. Act as the critical bridge between Country GMs, Business Line Leads, and central functions to align strategy and execution. Lead commercial due diligence for acquisitions and ensure rapid integration of newly acquired businesses into the GTM model. Candidate Profile 15+ years of senior commercial leadership in flavours, ingredients, or broader B2B food manufacturing, with experience spanning both market-level and regional roles. Proven record of building or transforming GTM organisations and driving sustainable growth. Comfortable operating at board level, engaging with PE investors, and contributing to the overall value creation plan. Blend of strategic vision and operational execution, with the ability to professionalise systems while retaining entrepreneurial agility. International outlook, with the cultural dexterity to lead across diverse European markets. What’s on Offer The opportunity to deliver step-change growth and transformation in a sector with strong global demand drivers. Competitive compensation package, including the potential for equity participation. Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full-time Job function : Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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