Business (Unit) Leader (gn) VMS - ESN

TL;DR

Business (Unit) Leader (gn) VMS - ESN: Own the build-up and scaling of VMS unit within ESN brand with an accent on revenue growth, profitability, and category portfolio decisions. Focus on defining growth strategies, cross-functional execution, and channel-specific activation across European markets.

Location: Deutschland, hybrid remote with around one visit per month to Hamburg HQ. Operate across multiple European markets.

Company

Innovative provider of sports nutrition products with ESN and More Nutrition brands, market leader in Germany since 2004.

What you will do

• Own revenue, margin, and growth KPIs across channels and markets
• Define and drive growth strategy with actionable plans and trade-offs
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking with leadership and finance
• Build and scale categories, make end-to-end portfolio decisions
• Evolve product architecture using consumer and commercial insights
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Execute channel strategies (DTC, B2B, Amazon) on pricing, promotion, and marketing
• Lead team, ensure data-led performance, and prioritize resources

Requirements

• 10+ years in product marketing, category marketing, commercial roles, strategy consulting, or high-growth scale-ups, ideally in sports nutrition, FMCG, VMS, or consumer health
• Proven track record scaling business areas with impact on revenue and margin
• Experience translating product, pricing, promotion, and channel decisions into outcomes
• Experience across multiple European markets understanding local differences
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus

Nice to have

• Background in top-tier consulting, leading FMCG, or high-performance e-commerce

Culture & Benefits

• High-performing, diverse, and inclusive culture with over 1,200 employees
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive employee discounts, E-gym Wellpass subsidy, workation
• Corporate benefits and 28 days vacation/year
• Ongoing professional growth and exciting work environment blending lifestyle and career