Application Guide

How to Apply for Talent Acquisition Partner - Sales

at Too Good To Go

🏢 About Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go is a certified B Corp social impact company operating the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, connecting businesses with consumers to reduce food waste. They've saved 517+ million meals from waste and partner with major brands like Starbucks and Whole Foods, making them unique for combining tech innovation with measurable environmental impact. Working here means contributing directly to climate action while being part of a globally recognized company honored by FastCompany, TIME, and Apple.

About This Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner - Sales at Too Good To Go, you'll be responsible for recruiting sales professionals across their 21-country operation to support their rapid growth. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable their mission by building teams that expand partnerships with food businesses, driving both revenue and food waste reduction. You'll work remotely while helping scale a company that's already saved over 1.4 million tonnes of CO2e.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve conducting screening calls with sales candidates across different time zones, collaborating with sales leaders in various countries to understand market-specific hiring needs, and using data to optimize the recruitment funnel for sales roles. You'd spend time sourcing candidates who balance commercial drive with passion for sustainability, while also participating in team discussions about how talent acquisition supports their global food waste reduction goals.

🎯 Who Too Good To Go Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience specifically for sales roles in tech or marketplace companies, with proven success hiring quota-carrying sales professionals
  • Demonstrates passion for sustainability and social impact, with ability to articulate Too Good To Go's mission authentically to candidates
  • Possesses experience recruiting for remote or distributed teams across multiple time zones, given the company's 21-country presence
  • Shows data-driven approach to talent acquisition with metrics on time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience for sales positions

📝 Tips for Applying to Too Good To Go

1

Quantify your sales recruitment achievements with specific metrics (e.g., 'reduced sales role time-to-fill by 30% while maintaining 90% retention rate') rather than generic responsibilities

2

Highlight any experience with sustainability-focused companies or B Corps, even if volunteer or side project experience

3

Research and reference specific Too Good To Go partnerships (like Starbucks or Krispy Kreme) to show you understand their business model

4

Demonstrate remote recruitment expertise by mentioning tools/strategies you've used for distributed hiring

5

Connect your recruitment philosophy to their mission - explain how you'd attract sales talent motivated by impact, not just compensation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience recruiting for sales roles in high-growth tech companies, with quantifiable results', 'Personal connection to or understanding of food waste reduction and sustainability (reference their 517M meals saved statistic)', "How you'd approach building a sales talent pipeline that aligns with their B Corp values and global expansion", 'Experience with remote hiring processes and tools for distributed teams across multiple countries']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Their specific partnerships with major brands (Starbucks, Whole Foods, Krispy Kreme) and how these drive both revenue and impact
  • The 'end-to-end surplus food management solution' mentioned in their description - understand their full business model beyond the app
  • Their B Corp certification and what it means for their operations and culture
  • Recent news about their expansion or impact metrics (currently 133M users, 261K partners, 517M meals saved)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you source and assess sales candidates who are motivated by both revenue targets and social impact?
2 Describe your approach to building talent pipelines for sales roles in a company expanding across 21 countries with different markets
3 What metrics do you prioritize when measuring success in sales recruitment, and how would you apply them here?
4 How would you partner with sales leaders at Too Good To Go to understand their specific needs for different markets?
5 Tell us about a time you recruited for a mission-driven company and how you communicated that mission to candidates
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on recruitment metrics without connecting them to business impact or mission alignment
  • Generic statements about 'passion for sustainability' without demonstrating specific knowledge of food waste issues or their model
  • Treating this as just another tech recruitment role without acknowledging the unique challenges of hiring for a mission-driven, globally distributed sales team

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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