Application Guide
How to Apply for Global Sales Manager - Petfood
at MicroHarvest
🏢 About MicroHarvest
MicroHarvest is revolutionizing protein production through natural fermentation technology to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions while meeting global demand. As a mission-driven startup, they're creating sustainable, high-quality ingredients that could transform the petfood industry, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and commercial growth.
About This Role
As Global Sales Manager - Petfood, you'll drive MicroHarvest's growth by building partnerships with petfood producers and distributors across Europe, translating technical fermentation-based protein benefits into clear business value for customers. This role is impactful because you'll be introducing sustainable ingredients into millions of pets' diets while proving that natural fermentation can change what pets eat for the better.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual meetings with potential petfood producers across Europe to demonstrate how MicroHarvest's sustainable protein creates business value, collaborating with technical experts to address customer questions about fermentation processes, and working with the marketing team to develop compelling product presentations. You'll also analyze market trends with Business Intelligence to identify new opportunities in the fast-growing sustainable petfood sector.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who MicroHarvest Is Looking For
- Has 2-4 years of specific petfood or animal nutrition sales experience with an established network of European petfood producers and distributors
- Demonstrates proven ability to translate technical product details (like fermentation processes) into clear business benefits for customers
- Is fluent in English, willing to travel 20-30% within Europe, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment
- Has experience building relationships from initial contact through deal closure, with a track record of delivering customer value
📝 Tips for Applying to MicroHarvest
Highlight specific petfood industry contacts or partnerships you've developed in Europe, as network strength is explicitly mentioned in requirements
Include concrete examples of how you've translated technical product features into business benefits for customers, especially in animal nutrition
Demonstrate your understanding of sustainability in petfood by mentioning current market trends toward eco-friendly ingredients
Show startup adaptability by describing how you've operated in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
Tailor your resume to show progression in sales roles within petfood/animal nutrition, not just general sales experience
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience in petfood or animal nutrition sales and your existing network in European markets', "Examples of how you've successfully translated technical product information into compelling business cases for customers", "Your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with MicroHarvest's mission to revolutionize protein production", 'Your ability to thrive in a startup environment and work collaboratively with technical, marketing, and operations teams']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → MicroHarvest's specific fermentation technology and how it differs from traditional protein production methods
- → Current sustainability trends in the European petfood industry and major players in the market
- → The company's leadership team and their backgrounds in science, entrepreneurship, and commercial operations
- → Recent news or partnerships MicroHarvest has announced in the petfood or sustainability sectors
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only general sales experience without specific petfood/animal nutrition background
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of how fermentation technology creates business value for petfood producers
- Showing preference for corporate structure over startup agility, given the explicit mention of 'startup pace' in requirements
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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