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 high-impact performance and growth marketing strategies, helping us establish our presence across Europe, starting with the Netherlands With a hands-on approach, you’ll be the key operator in our market expansion while also managing cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth and successful launches.

OUR MISSION

At ahead, we're transforming indulgent snacks into great-tasting better-for-you 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. We’re 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 country-specific growth targets are consistently met.

Market Research & Launch Planning : You’ll conduct comprehensive market research to evaluate potential opportunities in the Netherlands.

Based on your insights, you'll develop go-to-market 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.

Cross-functional Coordination : You will coordinate with marketing, product, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth market expansion.

You’ll 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 : You’ll ensure that each market strategy is adapted to fit the unique cultural, consumer, and regulatory needs of the country, building strong foundations for long-term 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 hands-on 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.
• Data-Driven & 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 cross-functional teams and tasks, maintaining a sharp focus on operational execution and timely delivery.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit : A proactive self-starter with a passion for scaling brands in new regions and a solution-oriented, get-things-done 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 that's not cool, we don't know what is. But if you need more convincing, we’ve got plenty of ahead snacks and drinks in the office.

Oh, and we have a ping-pong table too .

Everyone wants it, we have it : The best team. Young, dynamic, international, and ambitious. Nice events and after-work activities.

Can you identify with that?

By the way, we're a startup : If you're looking for a greenfield, creative freedom, and a steep learning curve, you're in the right place.

We provide you with top resources for rapid knowledge growth.

• Great product : Our low-sugar 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 we’re already planning our next adventure. Join us and experience unforgettable offsites with the team!

WANT TO JOIN US?

Cool! Let’s get started. Here’s what the application process looks like :

Send us your resume 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 meeting, you’ll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
• During the case presentation, you’ll have the chance to meet our team and the founders, Johannes and Philip.
• If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible!

Just reach out to us for a chat.

Erinnerst du dich an die sorglosen Tage deiner Kindheit, als du kein schlechtes Gewissen hattest, wenn du Berge von süßen Snacks- und Drinks verputzt hast?

Keine Frage, Genuss bedeutet Lebensqualität. Aber die leckersten Dinge sind oft voller Zucker und leerer Kalorien, was wahnsinnig ungesund ist.

Bis jetzt. Bei ahead erfinden wir deine Lieblings-Snacks und -Drinks neu und entwickeln gesunde Alternativen, die deine süßesten Kindheitserinnerungen zurückbringen.