Your mission You develop and execute the country strategy to drive market growth in the UK, covering marketing, sales, operations, and customer experience You lead the local go-to-market strategy, managing market entry, project execution, local events, UX/UI optimization, process improvements, tool implementation, and localization efforts You continuously optimize performance by identifying key growth levers, prioritizing strategic actions, and implementing both quick wins and long-term initiatives You oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams to develop strategies, maintain a consistent brand presence in the local market, and ensure outputs align with country priorities You collaborate closely with the leadership team to align approaches, secure support, and drive country performance You expand and strengthen the local network by building relationships with key opinion leaders, communities, and strategic partners to maximize brand reach and credibility You take full ownership of the country’s P&L, ensuring profitable and scalable growth You build and lead a high-performing local team, fostering a culture of innovation, performance, and execution excellence You develop and present business plans, market analyses, and reports to enable data-driven decision-making and track success Your experience & skills You have deep market expertise with a strong understanding of the local sports nutrition landscape, including consumer behavior, key competitors, leading products, and sales channels You bring a proven track record in scaling brands, with several years of experience growing a sports nutrition or related FMCG brand in the local market—ideally in a Country Manager, General Manager, or comparable role—with a strong history of driving brand growth and managing P&L responsibility You possess an established network, maintaining strong relationships within target communities (especially bodybuilding and hybrid fitness) as well as connections with key opinion leaders You align deeply with ESN’s core values, demonstrating an athlete mindset, a passion for sports (e.g., bodybuilding, hybrid fitness), and expertise in sports nutrition You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, bringing a versatile skill set that combines strategic vision, initiative, creativity, and hands-on execution. You excel at driving projects independently while navigating ambiguity and fast-changing conditions You demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience in building and managing high-performing country teams You communicate effectively, with native proficiency in English (bonus: additional languages) Why choose us? Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle. You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from: Flexible working hours and remote work options Attractive employee discounts Corporate benefits 28 days vacation/year About Us The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021. ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise. TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees. This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you Now it’s your turn We look forward to your application Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us