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Chief Commercial Officer

Clevercarnivore
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Clever Carnivore is a mission-driven start-up bringing low-cost, top-quality cultivated pork to the consumer market. We are at the technological forefront of the industry, with expertise in highly optimized cell culture media, fast-growing and robust cell lines, and scalable bioprocess engineering. Our food scientists are creating delicious products at cost-parity with conventional meat—with added consumer health, sustainability, and animal welfare value propositions.

Executive Summary :

We are seeking an experienced food and beverage industry professional to augment our Executive Team, build-out commercialization strategy, and manage all customer-facing aspects of the business. Alt-protein industry experience not required or preferred.

Responsibilities :

  • Advise Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors on commercialization strategy;
  • Manage commercial face of the company (sales leadership, marketing oversight, customer relationship management, business development, etc.);
  • Collaborate with Chief Product Officer and Chief Scientific Officer to develop resilient supply chains, stringent quality control, and flexible operational structures;
  • Oversee all downstream (post-harvest) operational tasks, to include :
  • Warehousing, distribution, marketing, sales, and customer relations;
  • Build effective logistics as the Company grows from pilot to commercial scale;
  • Negotiate purchase agreements with B2B and B2C customers;
  • Build marketing team to create meaningful messaging and highlight customer value;
  • Scale all aspects of the above processes as the company builds to commercial production.

Position Qualifications and Requirements :

Education : No specific requirement. Food industry experience is of paramount importance. MBA, MSCM, and / or professional certifications (e.g., ASCM certifications) appreciated.

Requirements :

  • 10 years of experience in food processing / food-related CPG
  • History of successful product commercialization initiatives to include nationwide retail and / or wholesale distribution
  • Located in (or willing to relocate to) Chicago, IL. Position is full-time, in-person. Hybrid work structure negotiable.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience not only at large, established corporations but also at growth-stage companies or start-ups
  • Initial Public Offering (IPO) and / or corporate acquisitions exit experience
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance and governmental affairs
  • Compensation :

    Salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition, Clever Carnivore offers certain benefits to eligible employees, including paid time off, medical insurance, and dental insurance.

    Seniority level

    Executive

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Business Development and Sales

    Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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    Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

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