YOU & AHEAD
Are you passionate about building new markets from scratch owning revenue and driving international growth As our Expansion Lead France you will be the founder of the French marketlaunching ahead in France building traction and scaling growth across digital channels. You will have full ownership of the French business from go-to-market strategy to revenue performance from influencer activation to long-term growth plans. Working closely with our Hamburg HQ and central marketing teams youll play a key role in making France one of aheads strongest European markets.
Were looking for a talented and entrepreneurial operator who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will build and scale aheads presence in France from first launch to sustainable growth. Join us and be part of our European growth journey!
YOUR TASKS
- Lead France Market Launch: Own the strategy and execution for aheads French market from initial launch to scalable growth driving all DTC activities across paid and influencer channels
- Influencer & Ambassador Growth Engine: Build manage and grow local influencers creators partners and ambassadors to drive authentic traction and profitable customer acquisition for ahead France
- Performance Marketing & Acquisition Scaling: Collaborate with internal teams to run and optimise paid social CRM CRO and landing page campaigns while adapting hooks and creative angles to French consumer behaviour
- Market Research & Local Adaptation: Ensure all messaging campaigns content promotions and brand positioning resonate with French consumers
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Be the main point of truth for France and partner with brand ops logistics CX and product teams to align execution and drive efficiency
- Performance Analysis & KPI Ownership: Monitor acquisition retention and key metrics (CAC CLV ROAS CM3) iterate quickly and report progress and learnings to founders and leadership
- Partnership & Channel Development: Explore collaborations partnership initiatives and retail pilots to expand aheads French market footprint and revenue reach
YOUR SKILLS
- Entrepreneurial & Founder Mindset: Hands-on action-oriented resourceful and proactive with the ability to execute quickly adapt fast own decisions and get things done independently
- Commercial & Data-Savvy: Strong analytical skills and comfortable tracking and optimizing key business and marketing metrics
- Performance & Influencer Marketing: Proven experience running paid social influencer and CRM campaigns to drive measurable growth
- Market-Building Experience: 3 years launching or scaling DTC ecommerce or consumer brands in France ideally with revenue and channel ownership
- Project & Operational Leadership: Able to coordinate multiple workstreams launch campaigns fast and structure execution efficiently
- Cultural & Communication Fluency: Native-level French fluent English with deep understanding of French consumer behavior and digital culture
- Industry Background: Experience in DTC consumer goods lifestyle brands food tech or social-first startups
- Location: Based in France or Germany and able to collaborate closely with internal teams
AND WHY AHEAD
Working at ahead is more than just a job - its 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. Youll become part of a team where international talent startup drive real impact and true ownership come together.
Hypergrowth Environment: If youre looking for greenfield creative freedom and real impact youre in the right place. Were a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
Great Workspace: Flexibility to work remotely from France our Berlin office or a central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster. Enjoy top equipment (MacBook) snacks drinks plenty of ahead products - and yes a ping-pong table. Were 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 - weve 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 Years Eve)
Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you wont forget
For this role you can choose to work from our office in Hamburg or Berlin or fully remotely from anywhere in France. If this resonates with youyou can dive into the next steps as outlined below!
YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
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.
- We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
- After our initial meeting youll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks youll 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!
Just reach out to us for a chat! CONTACT US!
Do you have any questions Contact us here: 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.
About us
At ahead were building the snack brand for a new generation one that loves chocolate cookies & gummies but doesnt love what sugar does to their bodies.
We use cutting-edge food tech to reinvent childhood favorites: no added sugar no empty carbs just full taste better ingredients and zero compromise.
The result Everyday indulgence that actually fits your lifestyle.
Lets make low-sugar the new normal. And fun again.
Were growing fast expanding across Europe and looking for smart driven curious minds to join us.
If youre ready to change how millions of people snack for good wed love to meet you.
YOU & AHEADAre you passionate about building new markets from scratch owning revenue and driving international growth As our Expansion Lead France you will be the founder of the French marketlaunching ahead in France building traction and scaling growth across digital channels. You will have full ow...
YOU & AHEAD
Are you passionate about building new markets from scratch owning revenue and driving international growth As our Expansion Lead France you will be the founder of the French marketlaunching ahead in France building traction and scaling growth across digital channels. You will have full ownership of the French business from go-to-market strategy to revenue performance from influencer activation to long-term growth plans. Working closely with our Hamburg HQ and central marketing teams youll play a key role in making France one of aheads strongest European markets.
Were looking for a talented and entrepreneurial operator who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will build and scale aheads presence in France from first launch to sustainable growth. Join us and be part of our European growth journey!
YOUR TASKS
- Lead France Market Launch: Own the strategy and execution for aheads French market from initial launch to scalable growth driving all DTC activities across paid and influencer channels
- Influencer & Ambassador Growth Engine: Build manage and grow local influencers creators partners and ambassadors to drive authentic traction and profitable customer acquisition for ahead France
- Performance Marketing & Acquisition Scaling: Collaborate with internal teams to run and optimise paid social CRM CRO and landing page campaigns while adapting hooks and creative angles to French consumer behaviour
- Market Research & Local Adaptation: Ensure all messaging campaigns content promotions and brand positioning resonate with French consumers
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Be the main point of truth for France and partner with brand ops logistics CX and product teams to align execution and drive efficiency
- Performance Analysis & KPI Ownership: Monitor acquisition retention and key metrics (CAC CLV ROAS CM3) iterate quickly and report progress and learnings to founders and leadership
- Partnership & Channel Development: Explore collaborations partnership initiatives and retail pilots to expand aheads French market footprint and revenue reach
YOUR SKILLS
- Entrepreneurial & Founder Mindset: Hands-on action-oriented resourceful and proactive with the ability to execute quickly adapt fast own decisions and get things done independently
- Commercial & Data-Savvy: Strong analytical skills and comfortable tracking and optimizing key business and marketing metrics
- Performance & Influencer Marketing: Proven experience running paid social influencer and CRM campaigns to drive measurable growth
- Market-Building Experience: 3 years launching or scaling DTC ecommerce or consumer brands in France ideally with revenue and channel ownership
- Project & Operational Leadership: Able to coordinate multiple workstreams launch campaigns fast and structure execution efficiently
- Cultural & Communication Fluency: Native-level French fluent English with deep understanding of French consumer behavior and digital culture
- Industry Background: Experience in DTC consumer goods lifestyle brands food tech or social-first startups
- Location: Based in France or Germany and able to collaborate closely with internal teams
AND WHY AHEAD
Working at ahead is more than just a job - its 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. Youll become part of a team where international talent startup drive real impact and true ownership come together.
Hypergrowth Environment: If youre looking for greenfield creative freedom and real impact youre in the right place. Were a team that is scaling fast - with purpose
Great Workspace: Flexibility to work remotely from France our Berlin office or a central office in the heart of Hamburg near the Alster. Enjoy top equipment (MacBook) snacks drinks plenty of ahead products - and yes a ping-pong table. Were 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 - weve 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 Years Eve)
Events & Offsites: Regular after-work hangouts and legendary annual team offsites you wont forget
For this role you can choose to work from our office in Hamburg or Berlin or fully remotely from anywhere in France. If this resonates with youyou can dive into the next steps as outlined below!
YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US
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.
- We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
- After our initial meeting youll work on a case study to give you a sense of the tasks youll 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!
Just reach out to us for a chat! CONTACT US!
Do you have any questions Contact us here: 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.
About us
At ahead were building the snack brand for a new generation one that loves chocolate cookies & gummies but doesnt love what sugar does to their bodies.
We use cutting-edge food tech to reinvent childhood favorites: no added sugar no empty carbs just full taste better ingredients and zero compromise.
The result Everyday indulgence that actually fits your lifestyle.
Lets make low-sugar the new normal. And fun again.
Were growing fast expanding across Europe and looking for smart driven curious minds to join us.
If youre ready to change how millions of people snack for good wed love to meet you.
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