Managing Director (m/f/d)

As Germany's exclusive provider of premium nuts, dried fruits, chocolates, and gourmet products, we have been delighting companies, premium hotels, and end customers alike for many years. With our combination of high-quality products, in-house production, e-commerce expertise, and strong customer relationships, we have successfully established ourselves in the market.

Now we want to shape the next phase of growth.

We are looking for a Managing Director (m/f/d) – B2B, Growth & Business Development

KERNenergie has a strong brand, high-quality products, long-standing customer relationships, and a dedicated team.

The foundation has been laid.

The central task of this role is to develop the next phase of growth from this foundation.

In particular, we see significant potential in the further expansion of our B2B business – from premium hotels and corporate clients to new business areas, sales channels, and partnerships.

For this task, we are looking for an entrepreneurial personality as Managing Director (m/f/d) who takes responsibility, shapes growth, and develops the future of KERNenergie together with the shareholders.

Tasks

Together with the shareholders, you will take responsibility for the further development of KERNenergie and actively shape the next phase of growth for our company.

The focus of this role is on growth, business development, and the expansion of our B2B business.

You will develop new customers, new business areas, and new revenue potentials. In doing so, you will combine strategic thinking with operational implementation and ensure that ideas become measurable results.

• You will acquire new customers and build long-term business relationships
• You will strategically develop existing B2B customers
• You will open up new business areas, market segments, and sales channels
• You will identify new revenue potentials and consistently implement them
• You will further develop our sales processes, CRM structures, and digital lead processes
• You will work closely with production, purchasing, marketing, e-commerce, and sales
• You will ensure that all areas are jointly focused on profitable growth
• You will recognize market opportunities early and translate them into concrete results

In short:

You will take over the management of an established company with the clear mandate to shape the next phase of growth for KERNenergie.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a managing director, sales, business development, or growth responsibility role with demonstrable results
• Proven success in building B2B revenues, acquiring new customers, and developing business areas
• Entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to combine strategy with operational implementation
• Enjoyment in actively acquiring customers, recognizing opportunities, and forging new paths
• Experience in building and further developing sales organizations, sales processes, and CRM structures
• Understanding of digital lead generation and modern sales approaches
• High degree of personal responsibility, implementation strength, and decisiveness
• Appreciative leadership style and the ability to inspire people for common goals

Experience in the areas of Food, Hospitality, Premium Products, Branded Goods, or E-commerce is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.

Benefits

• The opportunity to actively shape the future of an established medium-sized company
• An entrepreneurial role with significant scope for action and short decision-making paths
• Direct collaboration with the shareholders
• An experienced team with high identification and a lot of expertise
• A strong brand with an excellent reputation among customers and partners
• The chance to build new business areas, sales channels, and growth drivers
• High-quality products that one can stand behind with conviction
• Corporate benefits, health offerings, and of course, lots of delicious nuts

Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and start date!