About this role
<p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">NutraQ is a leading international health and beauty company with a strong position in the European direct-to consumer market. Founded in 2002, the company has built a scalable, digital-first business model centred around subscription-based sales of high-quality products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">With revenues exceeding 1.4 billion NOK and operations spanning 15 European markets, NutraQ has established a robust and growing international footprint, supported by more than 200 employees across markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">NutraQ’s mission is to help people live better everyday lives, underpinned by its core values of being Responsible, Respectful, Brave and Innovative. We combine strong commercial capabilities with data-driven insights and an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling continuous product innovation and close consumer engagement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Our product portfolio includes several well-established brands with VitaeLab as a leading health concept promoting better health and everyday life for our loyal customers.</span></p><h3><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Head</strong><strong> of Commercial – VitaeHeart</strong></span></h3> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">VitaeLab is now entering its next phase of development focusing on product innovation and accelerating international growth through digital subscription model.</span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">We are now looking for a Head of Commercial to lead the newest concept area; VitaeHeart.</span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:150%">VitaeHeart</span></strong><span style="line-height:150%"> is a newly introduced, science-based health supplement developed to target cholesterol, one of the most significant global health concerns.</span></span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">At its core, VitaeHeart is built on plant sterols (phytosterols) a clinically researched ingredient with a documented cholesterol-lowering effect recognized by European authorities, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).</span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">This role will be instrumental in our long-term growth strategy, in growing VitaeHeart from its current early post launch start-up position to becoming a large scale-up and multi-million-euro business. </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">The initial commercial rollout will focus on the Finnish market, with a clear strategic roadmap to scale VitaeHeart across the Nordic region and, over time, expand into key markets throughout Northern and Central Europe.</span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">This role will report to the VitaeLab CCO and work collaboratively with the central VitaeLab team as well as receive support from the broader international value chain and support functions in NutraQ such as logistics, Finance, IT, Dat & Analytics, HR etc.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Commercial Ownership & Execution</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strengthening revenue growth, margins and customer lifetime value</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drive and optimize sales, marketing and media activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Own and develop performance across key channels (digital and traditional) </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Plan and execute campaigns, promotions, and commercial initiatives based on strategy</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drive pricing, packing and wider product ideas to enable growth</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Monitor and reporting of key metrics such as CAC, LTV, and profitability </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure focus on both customer acquisition and long-term retention drivers</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work hands-on with tools (e.g. Meta, CMS, campaign platforms) </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Commercial Development & Transformation</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop new communication concepts and growth approaches to drive growth</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to create content and work on designs in close collaboration with designers</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Articulate and implement required customer experience: messaging, channels, digital aspects with teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure progress and momentum in key transformation initiatives supporting VitaeHeart</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Performance & Agency Development</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leading an active role in developing and challenging our performance agency setup</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure strong collaboration and continuous improvement in execution quality </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Essential:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Relevant bachelor/master's degree within sales, marketing, business or similar. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years of experience in commercial or growth roles within start-up and scale up business</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong experience with performance marketing and multi-channel (preferably D2C/subscription) </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven ability to drive business results through marketing (CAC, LTV, profitability) </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Challenge existing assumptions and ways of working </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify structural barriers to growth and propose new solutions </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Entrepreneurial and hands on operational (in addition to strategic)</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Fluent in Finnish professional skills in English. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Considered a benefit:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working closely with agencies and external partners </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with AI tools in a commercial/marketing context </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with leading projects or driving initiatives beyond day-to-day operations </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Personal Profile</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong commercial and analytical mindset </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactive and comfortable challenging status quo </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High drive and ownership – able to create momentum </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Structured and able to manage complexity across multiple initiatives </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Join Us</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Impact: Play a key role in driving growth for a new product, with high potential</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ownership: Real influence on both strategy and execution </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Growth: Work at the intersection of performance, brand, commercial development (and of course AI)</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Environment: International, ambitious, and fast-paced organization </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Benefits: Competitive compensation, good pension and insurance schemes, complimentary company products for own use, Epassi sport & well-being benefits, lunch and/or commuting, holiday apartments to use in Trysil (Norway ski resort) and Marbella (Spain)</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexible home-office arrangements 2 days a week for those who prefer this </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">NutraQ is Great Place to Work© Certified with a unique and diverse culture where we invest in our people and make them feel at home</span></li> </ul> <div> <div> <div id="_com_3"></div> </div> <div> </div> </div><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>Please click the link</em> <em>If you want to know more about NutraQ and our culture: </em><a href="https://www.nutraq.com/about-us/company-film/">https://www.nutraq.com/about-us/company-film/</a></span></p>