Job description

Are you a seasoned entrepreneur interested in the growing market for plant-based meat products? Do you have the business skills to manage and grow a leading new company in this space? Lever Foods is currently helping to recruit a Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Co Founder for a venture capital-backed plant-based meat startup. In this role, you would work with the existing product development team and investment partners to refine the business strategy and help bring the first products to market. As a CEO, you will lead and motivate subordinates and oversee all operations and business activities to establish and grow the company’s sales and secure additional rounds of investment funding. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader with excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, and with a passion for growing a company in the alternative protein space. Competitive salary and co-founder equity in company are offered.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced entrepreneur with entrepreneurial and business skills who has successfully led a significant team or previous company, and who has proven ability to develop profitable strategies and vision. Talented business school graduates with top-level experience will also be considered. Must be familiar with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are also required. As you will need to oversee and ensure the smooth operation of the company, analytical abilities and problem solving skills are also necessary. You will need to successfully pitch the company and its products to investors and to business clients; therefore ability to communicate professionally and to persuade others is important. Applicants should also recognize the value of and support the plant-based meat space.

Required Languages

Chinese, English