2116737 Ahead GmbH Remote- Bayern Sales Full Time Role Area Sales Manager (Nürnberg) | Food Startup (m/w/d) permanent experienced full-time Sales,Sales Manager,Food,Verkauf,Vertrieb,StartUp,Lebensmittel,Remote general_and_other_sales_and_business_development sales_and_business_development 2025-05-20T10:05:23+00:00 2672938 Ahead GmbH Remote- Baden-Württemberg Sales Full Time Role Area Sales Manager (Stuttgart) | Food Startup (m/w/d) permanent experienced full-time Sales,Sales Manager,Food,Verkauf,Vertrieb,StartUp,Lebensmittel,Remote general_and_other_sales_and_business_development sales_and_business_development 2026-06-15T17:53:09+00:00 2612062 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Marketing Full Time Role Brand Partnerships Manager (All Genders) permanent entry-level full-time D2C,Partnerships,Brand Partnerships,F&B,Negotiation brand_and_product_marketing marketing_and_product 2026-04-23T18:04:03+00:00 2429979 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Operations Full Time Role (EN) Category Buyer (All Genders) YOU & AHEAD Category Buyer (All Genders) at ahead, you’ll take the lead in shaping and growing our product categories from concept to phase-out. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Development, Operations, Finance, and the Campaigns team to guide the entire product lifecycle. Your mission: to build a product range that excites customers, drives strong business performance, and makes “low sugar” the new standard.

Join #teamahead and help craft products that consumers love, making a tangible impact on the business and the future of our brand!]]> YOUR TASKS
  • Category Strategy and Expansion
    • Develop and implement category strategies with a focus on growth, margin and differentiation
    • Identify consumer trends and market opportunities and develop business cases for new formats
    • Manage the assortment structure and pack-price architecture
  • Supplier Discovery and Management
    • Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers for ingredients, packaging and co-manufacturing
    • Conduct structured RFQs and RFPs and ensure quality, delivery reliability and compliance
    • Build a resilient supplier network with primary and secondary sources
  • New Product Development Leadership
    • Co-lead the NPD process from idea to launch including timeline-, cost- and stakeholder management
    • Translate consumer insights into marketable product briefs
    • Select suitable raw materials and packaging with regard to quality, cost and sustainability
  • Product Lifecycle Management
    • Track and analyse category performance including sell-in, sell-through, margin and contribution margin
    • Implement optimisation measures such as reformulations and packaging updates
    • Make data-based decisions and actively manage complexity
  • Commercial Excellence and Cost Optimisation
    • Conduct market and sourcing analyses to identify cost savings and efficiency potentials
    • Collaborate with Finance on margin models, pricing strategies and scenario planning
    • Support promotional planning and assortment optimisation
  • Governance and Compliance
    • Ensure suppliers meet legal, ethical and quality standards
    • Maintain master data and follow structured stage-gate processes
    • Manage risks and plan proactively for bottlenecks, lead times and minimum order quantities
    • ]]>     YOUR PROFILE
  • At least three years of professional experience in category management, procurement or sourcing in the food or FMCG sector
  • Solid experience in supplier selection, negotiation and margin optimization
  • Experience in NPD processes and cross-functional project management
  • Strong analytical skills and confident working with market, cost and performance data
  • Structured working style, responsible and highly team-oriented
  • Fluent in English spoken and written and German at least at a basic conversational level
    • ]]>     AND WHY AHEAD? Working at ahead is more than just a job - it’s your opportunity to develop as a professional and as a person, while shaping the future of snacking. Our mission is to make low sugar the new standard, and we pour that ambition into every product we create. You’ll become part of a team where international talent, startup drive, real impact, and true ownership come together.

    • Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and real impact, you're in the right place. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
    • Great Workspace: A central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster, top equipment (MacBook), snacks, drinks, plenty of ahead products - and yes, a ping-pong table. We’re also pet-friendly, so you can always bring your furry friend along
    • Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together
    • Career Growth: Develop through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities
    • Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with ahead snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more)
    • Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
    • Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget
    This role is based in Hamburg, with the flexibility of up to 2 home office days per week and the option to work from abroad for agreed upon periods. If this resonates with you, you can dive into the next steps as outlined below!]]>     YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
    Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
    1. We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
    2. After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
    3. During the case presentation, you’ll have the chance to meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip.
    4. If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!
    Just reach out to us for a chat!]]>     Disclaimer     permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Category Management,Category Strategy,Supplier Management,Supplier Discovery,Category Expansion,NPD Leadership,Product Lifecycle Management,Cost Optimization,Commercial Excellence,Governance,Compliance general_and_other_production_and_operations production_and_operations 2025-11-17T15:41:01+00:00     2550835 Ahead GmbH Remote - Amsterdam Marketing Full Time Role (EN) Content Creator & Social Media Manager - Dutch-speaking (All Genders) YOU & AHEAD
    As part of our Netherlands Expansion team, you’ll shape ahead’s brand presence in the Dutch market - bringing our products, values, and personality to life across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

    We’re looking for a Content Creator & Social Media Manager who knows how to turn trends into impact. Someone who creates content that resonates, drives engagement, and makes people crave the next drop.

    This role is about more than posting - it’s about building a brand and community that people want to be part of.]]>     YOUR TASKS

  • Own Social Presence in the Netherlands 
    You take ownership of ahead’s organic social channels in the Dutch market, ensuring consistent, on-brand, and engaging communication across platforms

  • Create Scroll-Stopping Content
    You conceptualize, shoot, edit, and publish high-performing content for Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms - comfortable both behind and in front of the camera

  • Turn Trends into Relevance
    You spot social trends early and translate them into authentic, brand-aligned content that resonates with our target audience

  • Build & Nurture Community
    You actively grow and engage our Dutch community, strengthening brand loyalty through consistent interaction and storytelling

  • Plan & Execute Content Strategically
    You develop structured content calendars aligned with product launches, campaigns, and growth priorities - ensuring steady output and focus

  • Track Performance & Optimize
    You monitor engagement and growth metrics, analyze performance, and continuously refine your approach to increase impact and retention

    • ]]>     YOUR PROFILE

  • 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience managing and growing organic social media accounts (ideally in D2C, food, lifestyle, or consumer brands)

  • Proven track record of increasing reach, engagement, and community growth (e.g., strong YoY growth in views, followers, or interactions)

  • Confident in content creation end-to-end: ideation, filming, editing (CapCut, Premiere, or similar), and publishing

  • Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and short-form content mechanics - you know what performs and why

  • Deep understanding of the Dutch target audience and cultural nuances; fluency in Dutch and English is a must

  • Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where you take ownership from idea to execution

  • Understanding of social media analytics tools and ability to translate performance data into clear, actionable content improvements would be advantageous

    • ]]>     AND WHY AHEAD?
    • Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and real impact, you're in the right place. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
    • Great Workspace: A central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster, top equipment (MacBook), snacks, drinks, plenty of ahead products - and yes, a ping-pong table. We’re also pet-friendly, so you can always bring your furry friend along
    • Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together
    • Career Growth: Develop through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities
    • Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with ahead snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more)
    • Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
    • Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget
    This role is based in our Hamburg or Berlin office, with the flexibility of up to 2 home office days per week, or remote work from Amsterdam, as well as the option to work from abroad for agreed upon periods. If this resonates with you, you can dive into the next steps as outlined below!]]>     YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
    Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
    1. We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
    2. After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
    3. Meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip, during the interview process and case study presentation.
    4. If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!
    Just reach out to us for a chat!]]>     Disclaimer     permanent experienced full-time 2-5 brand_and_product_marketing marketing_and_product 2026-03-02T18:59:11+00:00     2672970 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Remote/ Office - Berlin Management Full Time Role Founder's Associate (All Genders) permanent experienced full-time Deutsch,Englisch,Influencer Akquise,Influencer Marketing,Influencer Management strategic_planning_and_intelligence business_and_strategic_development 2026-06-15T18:20:39+00:00 2576077 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Management Performance Creative Strategy Lead (All Genders) YOU & AHEAD At ahead, we’re on a mission to reinvent sweets and snacks without the sugar – making healthier living as easy as enjoying your favourite treat. To get there, we don’t just need better products. We need to tell better stories. Stories that stop thumbs, spark curiosity, shift behaviours and ultimately help millions reduce their sugar intake without feeling restricted.

    This is where you come in.

    We’re building one of Europe’s most advanced performance creative engines for DTC brands. Your mission is to transform ahead into a creative powerhouse – delivering world-class, high-volume, high-performance video ads for Meta, TikTok and YouTube that educate, entertain and convert. You’ll shape our creative strategy, build creative systems, lead ideation, own testing frameworks, grow talent and – over time – step into the Head of Creative role.
    ]]>     YOUR TASKS

  • Performance Creative Strategy: Build and own ahead’s full performance creative engine, translating insights, product USPs, and audience psychology into breakthrough ad concepts and storytelling frameworks your team will ship

  • Creative Systems & Processes: Design and implement creative operating systems, pipelines, standards, QA, and documentation. Establish rituals such as creative reviews, retros, testing meetings, and learning loops to enable fast, predictable, and scalable output

  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow video editors, designers, and copywriters. Build a culture of ownership, creativity, and performance thinking while preparing the team for future scale (20+ people)

  • Creative Concept Development: Oversee the creation of world-class briefs, scripts, storyboards, and creative territories, delivering high-performing ads that hook, retain, and convert

  • Production Oversight & Output: Translate strategy into executable briefs across founder ads, UGC/creator content, in-house shoots, product demos, and motion graphics. Deliver high-quality output while hitting ambitious volume targets from 30 to 300+ video assets/month

  • Direct Response Excellence: Apply behavioral psychology, attention design, and decision-making insights to creative execution. Collaborate closely with media buyers to shape testing roadmaps, iterate fast, and maximize performance

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Performance, Brand, Product, and Retail teams to align messaging, bring market insights, competitor research, and consumer psychology into the creative roadmap, and represent the Creative function at leadership level

    • ]]>     YOUR PROFILE

  • Performance Creative Expertise: 5-10+ years in performance creative for DTC brands, agencies, or content studios, with proven success scaling video output for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube

  • Leadership & People Skills: Experienced in leading creative teams (copywriters, editors, designers) with strong coaching and mentoring capabilities to set a high bar while motivating teams

  • Systematic & Operational Mindset: Skilled at building creative systems, processes, and frameworks. Able to scale output from chaos to predictable results without sacrificing quality

  • Storytelling & Strategy: Turn complex product insights into emotionally engaging, conversion-driven ads. Deep understanding of hooks, thumbstop, retention, creative testing frameworks, iteration velocity, and performance signals

  • High-output & Execution-Oriented: Thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in rapid testing cycles, and bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex projects

  • Future Head of Creative: Ready to take full ownership of the creative organisation as we scale across EU markets. You are visionary enough to inspire and operational enough to execute

  • Communication skills: Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and influence teams in both English and German

  • Location: Based in Hamburg or open to relocation

    • ]]>     WHAT MAKES YOUR PROFILE COMPLETE

  • You thrive under pressure, turning rapid iteration into predictable, high-performing creative output

  • You communicate persuasively, build trust through clarity, and inspire teams to perform at their best

  • You take full ownership of creative strategy, execution, and team growth

  • You balance creativity, data, and performance thinking to consistently deliver winning campaigns

  • You are ready to lead a high-performing team, systemize processes, and set new benchmarks in performance creative

    • ]]>     WHAT WE OFFER

  • Build one of Europe’s most advanced performance creative teams from the ground up

  • High autonomy and direct access to founders and leadership

  • Fast-scaling environment with ambitious creative goals

  • The opportunity to step into a Head of Performance Creative role based on performance

  • A culture defined by ownership, clarity, and excellence

    • ]]>     AND WHY AHEAD? Working at ahead is more than just a job - it’s your opportunity to develop as a professional and as a person, while shaping the future of snacking. Our mission is to make low sugar the new standard, and we pour that ambition into every product we create. You’ll become part of a team where international talent, startup drive, real impact, and true ownership come together.
    • Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and real impact, you're in the right place. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
    • Great Workspace: A central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster, top equipment (MacBook), snacks, drinks, plenty of ahead products - and yes, a ping-pong table. We’re also pet-friendly, so you can always bring your furry friend along
    • Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together
    • Career Growth: Develop through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities
    • Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with ahead snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more)
    • Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
    • Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget
    This role is based in Hamburg, with the flexibility of up to 2 home office days per week and the option to work from abroad for agreed upon periods. If this resonates with you, you can dive into the next steps as outlined below!]]>     YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US Let’s get started! Here’s what the application process looks like:

    Send us your CV and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.

    • We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.

    • After our initial meetings, you’ll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.

    • Meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip, during the interview process and case study presentation.

    • If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!

    Ready to build a creative machine that sets new benchmarks?

    We’d love to meet you!

    ]]>     Disclaimer ahead GmbH is an equal opportunity workplace and is devoted to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.]]>     permanent experienced full-time general_and_other_business_and_strategic_management business_and_strategic_development 2026-03-25T10:51:36+00:00     2598300 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Product & Innovation Full Time Role Quality & Safety Manager Food (All Genders) permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Qualitätsmanagement,Food,Lebensmittel,IFS,HACCP food_safety_and_inspection quality_assurance_and_saftey 2026-04-10T17:57:34+00:00 2576038 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Remote (Deutschland) Sales Full Time Role Senior Key Account Manager - B2B (All Genders) permanent experienced full-time 5-7 Lebensmittelläden,Key Account,Retail-Expansion,Datenanalyse,Kommunikation,B2B business_development_and_new_accounts sales_and_business_development 2026-03-25T10:33:43+00:00 2576000 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Remote (Deutschland) Sales Full Time Role Senior Key Account Manager - Markant (All Genders) permanent experienced full-time 5-7 Lebensmittelläden,Key Account,Retail-Expansion,Datenanalyse,Kommunikation,Markant business_development_and_new_accounts sales_and_business_development 2026-03-25T10:14:44+00:00 2451679 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Talent & Recruiting Full Time Role (EN) Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (All Genders) YOU & AHEAD
    We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager who understands that great hiring is more than sourcing CVs - it’s storytelling, market intelligence, stakeholder partnering, and shaping the team that will carry our mission forward.
    You see people, not profiles: you understand motivations, career paths, and what makes someone thrive - not just match a job title.
    You’ll be a central force in how we scale, who we hire, and how we compete for talent in some of the most competitive markets in Europe.]]>     YOUR TASKS
  • Own the Hiring Engine: You own end-to-end hiring for diverse, niche, and critical roles - assessing requirements, shaping role profiles, designing interviews, and closing candidates with clarity and confidence. 
  • Champion Active Sourcing: You actively hunt for A-Players, build deep talent pools, and run tailored outreach to maintain long-term relationships with high-impact talent. You know where the best talent lives and how to win their attention in competitive markets. 
  • Hiring Strategy & Prioritization: You translate business needs into structured hiring roadmaps, challenge assumptions when needed, and make decisions based on impact, data, and priorities - not noise. You partner with hiring managers and leadership, translating market insights into realistic expectations on talent availability, timelines, and hiring quality.
  • Recruiting Analytics & Funnel Health: You own recruiting analytics and funnel health, monitor KPIs like time-to-hire, pipeline conversion, drop-offs, and acceptance rate, and implement measurable improvements. You experiment, iterate, and continuously raise the bar on quality and speed.
  • Employer Branding & Talent Narrative: You strengthen ahead’s presence in the talent market. Together with Marketing and Brand, you shape how we speak about our mission, culture, and people - and ensure our roles attract exceptional candidates who resonate with who we are.
  • Recruiting Process Optimization: You design scalable recruiting processes that drive quality, efficiency, and fairness. You refine interview stages, optimize workflows, and ensure a strong and positive candidate experience from first touchpoint to offer.
    • ]]>     YOUR PROFILE
  • You bring at least 3-5 years of hands on recruiting experience for diverse, niche roles- ideally in a fast-growing environment in recruiting consulting, agency or brand (Series A/B or 100→200+ scaling).
  • Successful track record in active sourcing: mapping markets, using Boolean search, and building talent pools
  • You’re comfortable with ATS (Personio or similar), sourcing platforms, and LinkedIn / Boolean tooling
  • Deep understanding of recruiting metrics and KPIs with an eye on improvement and execution 
  • Experience with process improvement- internal pipelines, sourcing, candidate experience
  • Experience with employer branding and know how to represent a company’s mission and culture in conversations, content, and outreach
    • What Makes Your Profile Complete:
    • Clear communication and negotiation skills- ability to influence, challenge, and build trust.
    • Proactive mindset and ownership of roles, projects from start to finish
    • Strong command of English, both written and spoken. German fluency is preferred
    ]]>     AND WHY AHEAD?
    • Hypergrowth Environment: If you're looking for greenfield, creative freedom, and real impact, you're in the right place. We're a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
    • Great Workspace: A central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster, top equipment (MacBook), snacks, drinks, plenty of ahead products - and yes, a ping-pong table. We’re also pet-friendly, so you can always bring your furry friend along
    • Amazing Team: Young, international, ambitious - inspiring colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and genuinely enjoy working together
    • Career Growth: Develop through cross-functional projects, structured feedback cycles, and a steep learning curve in a dynamic, high growth environment. We offer a fair, attractive salary with role-dependent bonus opportunities
    • Great Benefits: Fuel yourself with ahead snacks, drinks, and merch - we’ve got you covered. On top: a €50 monthly allowance to spend as you like - Urban Sports Club, mobility options, or vouchers from your favorite brands (IKEA, MediaMarkt, Lego and more)
    • Vacation Days: Enjoy 28 vacation days plus two extra days off on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
    • Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you won’t forget
    This role is based in Hamburg, with the flexibility of up to 2 home office days per week and the option to work from abroad for agreed upon periods. If this resonates with you, you can dive into the next steps as outlined below!]]>     YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
    Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
    1. We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
    2. After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
    3. Meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip, during the interview process and case study presentation.
    4. If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!

    Just reach out to us for a chat!]]>     Disclaimer     permanent experienced full-time Recruiting,Ownership,Strategic Thinking,Hiring KPIs,Analytical,Headhunting,Employee Experience,Time to hire,Employer Branding,Hypergrowth recruiting_and_sourcing human_resources 2025-12-05T09:17:42+00:00     2672988 Ahead GmbH Hamburg Remote/ Office - Berlin Management Full Time Role Senior Venture Strategy Manager (All Genders) permanent experienced full-time Deutsch,Englisch,Influencer Akquise,Influencer Marketing,Influencer Management strategic_planning_and_intelligence business_and_strategic_development 2026-06-15T18:45:44+00:00