Country Manager France (m/f/d)

<h3>About HOLY</h3> <ul><li><a href="http://www.weareholy.com/"><strong>HOLY</strong></a><strong> is the soft drink revolution:</strong> With our powdered drinks HOLY Energy®, HOLY Hydration®, and HOLY Iced Tea®, you get amazing taste across 50+ flavors while maintaining a good conscience—for your body &amp; the environment.</li><li><strong>Over 2M loyal customers:</strong> Started in a shared apartment by three best friends, we have scaled to Europe's fastest growing consumer brand—and our cult-like community, the HOLY Squad, loves it: 4.6 stars on <a href="http://reviews.io/">reviews.io</a> speak for themselves.</li><li><strong>From D2C to Global Omnichannel:</strong> In less than four years, we've profitably scaled HOLY to more than €150M D2C revenue in DACH, FR, and the UK. Now scaling our retail business, we're on an exciting transition to becoming a true omnichannel rocketship.</li><li><strong>We are still just getting started:</strong> Backed by the world's best consumer investors, we aim to revolutionize the soft drink industry and build a generational love brand: tastier, healthier &amp; more sustainable. Our team of 100+ people aims high (Coca-Cola, we're coming for you!).</li></ul> <h3>About the Position</h3> <p>We’re hiring a <strong>Country Manager France</strong> to lead our next phase of hypergrowth in one of HOLY’s most strategic markets.In just three years, HOLY has scaled from zero to €150M+ in revenue—profitable every single month.<br/><br/>Backed by a successful Series B, we’re doubling down in 2025. France is a key growth lever, with a €100M+ revenue target over the next two years, building on a strong mid-8-digit base and a rapidly growing fanbase of customers and creators.<br/><br/>As Country Manager, you’ll own the French online P&amp;L and drive everything from creator strategy and paid social to local brand and go-to-market. You’ll work directly with our founders and c-suite, shaping the blueprint for how we win in France—and beyond.<br/><br/>This is a <strong>Berlin-based role </strong>with a laser focus on the French market. You’ll operate cross-functionally from our HQ, while staying close to the ground where it counts.<br/><br/><strong>Your responsibilities will include: </strong><br/><strong><br/></strong><ul><li><strong>Own and grow the French online business</strong> — deliver against ambitious revenue, CAC, LTV, and margin targets</li><li><strong>Build a high-impact influencer engine</strong> — work with creators who bring the brand to life, blending cultural reach with performance</li><li><strong>Co-lead paid social with the central growth team</strong> — shape local strategy, steer creative testing, and optimize performance across Meta, TikTok, Google &amp; more</li><li><strong>Bring the brand to life in France</strong> — adapt central campaigns, launch local-first ideas, and make HOLY unmistakably loved</li><li><strong>Drive trial and awareness through offline activations</strong> — from mass sampling to grassroots stunts and event moments</li><li><strong>Hire and lead a strong local team</strong> — from growth and CX to creator and community talent</li><li><strong>Collaborate across HQ</strong> — align with brand, creative, legal, ops, and product to move fast and at quality</li></ul></p> <h3>About You</h3> <p>In order to be successful in this role, you will need to bring a blend of strategic acumen, creative instinct, and builder energy. Specifically, you should have:<br/><strong><br/></strong><ul><li><strong>5+ years experience</strong> in marketing, growth, brand, or general management roles—preferably in high-growth consumer brands</li><li><strong>Fluent French &amp; English</strong> — this is non-negotiable</li><li><strong>Based in Berlin or willing to relocate</strong> — we’ll support you with relocation if needed</li><li><strong>You believe in what we’re building</strong> — not just the growth, but the brand, the mission, and the community</li><li><strong>A full-stack growth mindset</strong> — you're commercially sharp, data-literate, and love owning a P&amp;L</li><li><strong>Deep experience in influencer and paid social</strong> — you know how to build scalable creator programs and run scroll-stopping campaigns</li><li><strong>Strong creative instinct</strong> — you care about brand, storytelling, and emotional resonance—not just performance curves</li><li><strong>Local insight, global awareness</strong> — you understand French culture inside-out and know how to localize a global brand with finesse</li><li><strong>Builder energy</strong> — you move fast, prioritize well, and love building something from the ground up</li><li><strong>Leadership clarity</strong> — you attract talent, set direction, and create momentum</li><li><strong>Team player</strong> — you know when to lead, when to ask for help, and how to collaborate across functions</li></ul></p> <h3>Our Offering</h3> <p>In today's job market, A-players have many options to choose from. As part of our offer