Strategic Customer Lead - EMEA

• Manage and grow relationships with key strategic QSR and foodservice partners across EMEA, acting as primary liaison for selected accounts.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and regional teams to support launches, promotions, and operational execution.
• Drive business planning and analytics including forecasting, demand planning, revenue tracking, and executive-level reporting.
• Oversee operational excellence including order performance, inventory, service levels, and continuous improvement in customer experience.

This role directly supports the shift from animal-based to plant-based protein, positively impacting human health, climate change, natural resource constraints, and animal welfare by driving growth and operational excellence for Beyond Meat's key customers across EMEA.

• 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Customer Operations, or Supply Chain within QSR, foodservice, or FMCG.
• Proven ability to work in complex, international environments with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities with a customer-first mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting; English required, multilingual skills and EMEA experience a plus.

Annual base pay range: €80,000 - €100,000, commensurate with experience. Eligible for bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. Remote position based in Europe with regional travel.

Beyond Meat is a plant-based protein company offering products that replicate the taste and texture of animal-based meat, aiming to improve human health, combat climate change, conserve natural resources, and promote animal welfare.