Growth Marketing Lead- Netherlands All Genders

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you passionate about driving growth and scaling businesses into new international markets As our Expansion Lead you will take charge of executing highimpact performance and growth marketing strategies helping us establish our presence across Europe starting with the Netherlands With a handson approach youll be the key operator in our market expansion while also managing crossfunctional coordination to ensure smooth and successful launches.

OUR MISSION

At ahead were transforming indulgent snacks into greattasting betterforyou treats. Using innovative food technology we replace refined sugar and empty calories with nutrients your body actually needs. With ahead you can enjoy delicious snacks that satisfy your cravings without compromising your health. Were now looking for a talented and enthusiastic Growth Marketing Lead to spearhead our expansion efforts and establish a strong footprint across Europe. Join us to make a real impact and be a part of our innovative journey!

Tasks

YOUR TASKS:

• Growth Strategy & Execution: You will lead the development and execution of performance marketing strategies with a primary focus on paid social. Your goal will be to drive our customer acquisition goals and ensure that countryspecific growth targets are consistently met.
• Market Research & Launch Planning: Youll conduct comprehensive market research to evaluate potential opportunities in the Netherlands. Based on your insights youll develop gotomarket strategies form local partnerships and create tailored promotional activities for successful market entries.
• Performance Analysis & Optimization: Your role includes continuously analyzing key growth metrics customer behavior and market trends. You will refine and adjust marketing strategies to outperform competitors ensuring performance targets are hit in each new country.
• Crossfunctional Coordination: You will coordinate with marketing product operations and finance teams to ensure smooth market expansion. Youll work closely with internal teams and external partners to align on regulatory cultural and operational aspects across each market.
• Project Leadership & Milestone Tracking: You will be responsible for tracking key expansion milestones providing regular updates to leadership and adjusting strategies as necessary. Your ability to lead initiatives and adapt will drive successful market growth.
• Local Market Adaptation: Youll ensure that each market strategy is adapted to fit the unique cultural consumer and regulatory needs of the country building strong foundations for longterm success.
• Partnership Development: Building and managing local partnerships you will establish relationships with key influencers media channels and local organizations that will help accelerate brand penetration and market success.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Proven Performance Marketing Expertise: 5 years of handson experience in performance marketing with a focus on Paid Social ideally within the food or consumer goods sector.
• International Expansion Experience: Direct experience leading product or brand launches in new markets with a focus on the Netherlands or broader EU.
• DataDriven & Analytical: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data track KPIs and adjust strategies to optimize performance and outcomes.
• Project Management Excellence: Skilled in managing crossfunctional teams and tasks maintaining a sharp focus on operational execution and timely delivery.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive selfstarter with a passion for scaling brands in new regions and a solutionoriented getthingsdone attitude.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Dutch or other European languages is a bonus.

Benefits

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• You already know what we do. If thats not cool we dont know what is. But if you need more convincing weve got plenty of ahead snacks and drinks in the office. Oh and we have a pingpong table too .
• Everyone wants it we have it: The best team. Young dynamic international and ambitious. Nice events and afterwork activities. Can you identify with that
• By the way were a startup: If youre looking for a greenfield creative freedom and a steep learning curve youre in the right place. We provide you with top resources for rapid knowledge growth.
• Great product: Our lowsugar snacks are simply delicious. Have you tried them yet
• Cool benefits: Our office is located in the heart of Hamburg. We offer the possibility of home office (2 days a week) and many other perks like a MacBook merch snacks and drinks included.
• Team offsites: Every year we organize cool offsites with the team and were already planning our next adventure. Join us and experience unforgettable offsites with the team!

WANT TO JOIN US

Cool! Lets get started. Heres what the application process looks like:

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 youll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks youll be handling.
3. During the case presentation youll 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.