Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Job Description
At Beyond Meat, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive culture that drives innovation and growth. We are seeking a Strategic Customer Lead – EMEA to play a critical role in managing and growing relationships with our key strategic Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and foodservice partners across Europe.
As a key partner to the Sr. Director, Global Strategic Partnerships, you will help drive customer success by coordinating initiatives, enabling growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment between customer needs and Beyond Meat’s strategic priorities. This is a highly cross-functional role, requiring collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and regional commercial teams.
You’ll be part of a mission-driven company transforming the future of food, working with some of the most influential brands in the industry. This role offers high visibility, cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to directly impact customer growth and operational excellence across EMEA.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Customer Partnership
Support and manage relationships with major QSR and foodservice customers across EMEA
Act as a primary liaison for selected accounts, ensuring strong communication and alignment
Contribute to customer business reviews, joint business planning, and commercialization initiatives
Drive customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution and relationship management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead coordination across internal teams to support launches, promotions, and operational execution
Track key deliverables, timelines, and customer commitments
Identify risks, resolve bottlenecks, and manage escalation processes
Advocate for customer needs while balancing operational capabilities
Business Planning & Analytics
Support forecasting, demand planning, and revenue tracking
Analyze performance metrics, KPIs, and operational data to identify opportunities and risks
Prepare executive-level presentations, scorecards, and business reviews
Maintain accurate reporting and insights for strategic decision-making
Innovation & Commercialization
Partner with R&D and Innovation teams on new product launches and menu initiatives (LTOs)
Ensure launch readiness and successful execution across all functions
Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
Operational Excellence & Customer Service
Oversee order performance, inventory, and service levels
Resolve supply chain and logistics challenges in collaboration with internal teams
Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and customer experience
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years’ experience in Key Account Management, Customer Operations, or Supply Chain within QSR, foodservice, or FMCG
Proven ability to work in complex, international environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Customer-first mindset with a focus on execution and results
Ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting
English required, multilingual skills and EMEA experience are a plus
Culinary experience is a plus
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Customer Partnership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer-Centric Mindset
Analytical Thinking & Business Acumen
Operational Excellence
Communication & Presentation Skills
Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation
Accountability & Execution
Relationship Management
Adaptability across cultures & markets
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote position based in Europe with regional travel requirements
Ability to work flexible hours across multiple international time zones
Ability to attend customer meetings, business reviews, operational visits, and industry events as required
**Annual salary commensurate with experience**
The starting annual base pay for this role is between € 80.000 - € 100.000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, long-term incentives, as well as benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in Key Account Management, Customer Operations, or Supply Chain within QSR, foodservice, or FMCG
- Proven ability to work in complex, international environments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Customer-first mindset with a focus on execution and results
- Ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and prioritize effectively
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting
- English required
- Multilingual skills and EMEA experience
- Culinary experience
- Ability to work flexible hours across multiple international time zones and travel regionally as required
What We Do
We believe there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal to plant-based meat, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources, and animal welfare.
