Requirements: English
Company: 3Search
Region: zuid-holland, zuid-holland, netherlands , South Holland
Head of Growth Country Benelux (Netherlands Belgium) Location: Netherlands Salary: 100-120k + bonus Industry: high-growth pet-food (D2C Retail) Remote-first with regular site visits in Netherlands Are you a strategic, commercially minded leader with a passion for driving market expansion? An ambitious UK consumer brand is expanding into the Benelux region and are looking for a dynamic Head of Growth to lead the charge- initially within these 2 regions but potentially across Europe. About the Opportunity: The brand is a fast-scaling UK-based D2C and retail business disrupting the premium pet food space. With manufacturing based in the UK and a loyal, fast-growing customer base, they''re now poised to bring their success to new European markets starting with the Netherlands and Belgium. This is not your typical growth role. Its a high-impact, entrepreneurial position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, digitally-led environment. Youll be a one-person powerhouse on the ground, working in tandem with an experienced UK team and local marketing and 3PL partners (who are already set up in South Holland). Your Mission: You''ll lead end-to-end go-to-market execution across Benelux, supported by UK-based tech, creative, and operations teams with full ownership of local PL and strategic direction. Key focus areas include: Growth Leadership : Own acquisition, retention, and revenue targets across D2C and retail. Retail Expansion : Nurture existing partner conversations in the region and spearhead retail rollout by month 6 (supported by the co-founders and CEO who will also be opening up retail partnership conversations) Ecommerce Performance Marketing : Manage agencies in NL and BE; scale PPC and digital campaigns from 1020k/month to 50k+. Localization Customer Experience : Ensure content, communications, and payment experiences resonate locally Operational Oversight : Collaborate with the 3PL in South Holland and local suppliers for smooth fulfilment and logistics. About You: Proven experience in launching and scaling D2C or consumer brands in new markets (ideally FMCG or retail) Hands-on commercial leader with a deep understanding of marketing, ecommerce, and customer lifecycle growth. Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus) Located in, or willing to relocate to, the Netherlands Entrepreneurial spirit with the grit to work autonomously, but the collaboration skills to partner across UK teams and agencies. Comfortable with a startup within a scaleup pace youll be setting the bar. First 1218 Months: Key Milestones: Month 13: Finalize localized proposition, establish paid marketing activity, begin building brand awareness. Month 46: Hit first customer acquisition goals and launch into retail with select partners. Month 612: Scale paid media to 50k/month+ with positive ROI; explore expansion opportunities in Germany and Poland. Month 1218: Act as European lead with potential to build a small team as the region grows. Why Join? Shape and lead European expansion for a purpose-led, disruptive brand. Broad role with true ownership, autonomy, and influence at a senior level. Backed by a proven UK team, best-in-class tech and product infrastructure. Competitive package with performance bonuses and long-term growth potential. Join a culture that values transparency, agility, and passion for pets Does this sound like a challenge you''re interested in? Please apply now to discuss further!