Job Description
Our Client:
A growing food manufacturing business with operational infrastructure already in place — including factories, teams, and supply chains. Positioned for significant expansion, the company is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive strategic growth, brand development, and market penetration, particularly in emerging markets like Iraq.
Role Overview:
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on scaling a food business in a frontier market. The role requires a visionary yet hands-on commercial leader who can shape strategy, launch new SKUs, build brands, and unlock market opportunities. While the business is operational, the environment demands a builder’s mindset — someone who can bring structure, firepower, and momentum.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify white space opportunities and launch products that resonate with target markets
- Scale operations and build brand presence from the factory floor outward
- Lead cross-functional teams and align leadership around a shared growth vision
- Optimize existing assets while exploring new investments and expansion opportunities
Your Profile
- 15+ years of experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
- Strong commercial acumen with regional exposure, especially in Iraq or similar frontier markets
- Hands-on leadership style with comfort navigating ambiguity and complexity
- Proven track record of building or scaling commercial functions in emerging environments
- Strategic thinker with executional grit — someone who knows what’s coming next and how to prepare for it
Next Steps: Before you apply, make sure you meet the must-have criteria listed above. We review every application personally — if you’re the right fit, we’ll be in touch to start the conversation.