Country Manager BENELUX

We’re Pip & Nut (& You could be too). We make the best nut butters & snacks you can get your paws on. Beginning One year and a half ago we have crossed the Channel and landed our amazing products in Belgium: Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt, .... and we're only just getting started. Middle We’re almost in every BE supermarket, but we’re not done yet (that’s why we need you). We want to keep growing while showing people that tasty food can be good for you & the planet. We’re a B Corp after all. That’s not just a pretty badge. Better business is an all-day, everyday mindset. End Next We’re nimble: we’re the number one & fastest growing nut butter brand in the UK and we're set to repeat that success in BENELUX. We’re tenacious: next up, we’re taking over snacking in the Benelux. We’re a B Corp & proud: we’re doing all of that while looking after people & the planet. 10% of our profits go to The Pip & Nut Foundation to support organisations tackling hunger & loneliness in communities. The squirrels are taking over. Are you in? What you’ll be doing We’re looking for a Country Manager, maternity cover, to continue to drive our international footprint in BENELUX. You’ll lead all things Sales & Marketing in one of our most strategic regions, making sure we hit our targets while translating our brand into the market. You’ll report to Pip, our founder & CEO, build and then manage the BENELUX Sales & Marketing Teams, and work closely with the UK to chase after our ambitious growth plans, all whilst keeping us aligned with our values and purpose. You’ll also be the heart of the BENELUX team spirit keeping us (UK & BENELUX team) motivated and aligned. Your leadership will help position Pip & Nut be the No.1 challenger brand in snacking and spreads in BENELUX. In a nutshell, you’ll be: Owning the BENELUX commercial strategy plan, prioritise, and execute for maximum impact. Recruit, develop, and inspire a Sales & Marketing dream team who are passionate, aligned with our values, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Shape how Pip & Nut shows up in the market
- online, offline, and everywhere our squirrel fans notice us. Executing on a field sales strategy in Belgium to drive visibility in the market. Drive category growth & 4P execution (Price, Product, Placement, Promotion) Activate bold marketing and trade campaigns that excite shoppers, in-store and online. Partner with Finance and Operations to manage & own the P&L, forecasts, and growth plans ensuring we land every branch (aka metric) on the tree (aka P&L). Be the heartbeat of the BENELUX team, keeping everyone motivated and aligned. Things we’re looking for (skills & credentials): Solid experience in commercial leadership (FMCG/consumer goods). Willingness to travel to London on a monthly basis, at minimum. Proven record in leading Sales/Marketing teams and driving commercial growth. Strong skills in marketing, brand execution, category management, and 4P activation. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Analytical, results-driven, and fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Bonus: a love for nut butter (and squirrels 😉). Hold Up. We exist to 'help people love food that loves them & the planet'. To do that right, we need to build our business on fairness, making sure every team member feels they belong. That's why Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) will always be front of mind in every part of Pip & Nut
- including our job applications We're aware that women & people from different backgrounds will often only apply for jobs where they meet 100% of listed qualifications. Don't let that 100% stop you. If you know this is the role for you & you meet many, but not all, of our asks
- we still want to hear from you If there's anything we can do to help you to apply, email kim@pipandnut.com. Our Purpose: Help people love food, that loves them & the planet. Our Values: We don’t just focus on what we’re doing (we do a lot), but how we’re doing it. That big ‘how’ makes Pip & Nut unique. It gives us our edge. We call it Squirrel Energy. Squirrel Energy is at the centre of everything we do. It’s what we value in our individual squirrels & how we want to be seen as a whole. Our four values get into the nutty gritty of what squirrel energy is. Have a read: All Paws Together: While we may be individual creatures, our team spirit is infectious. Curious by Nature: Ears pricked at all times ready to discover something about ourselves, our shoppers, our products & the environment around us. Make Every Nut Count: Us squirrels will find creative NO, INGENIOUS Ways to get stuff done. Take a Leap: For us, the ability to leap from one tree to another on branches that bend & flex is about being bold, agile & adaptable. Perks of joining Pip & Nut? Loads actually. From Day 1 you’ll get: Free products More nut butter and snacks than you can shake your tail at. Hooray. Meal voucher everyday Health insurance Pension 25 days holiday plus our “Squirrel Holidays” Your birthday off 12:30pm finishes on Fridays in August AND we hibernate for Christmas and shut down so we get a proper rest 3 volunteering days a year to give back to your local community. Flexible hours & work: we have flexi-time and you can work from home 2 days per week. A great office, in a great part of Brussels