Commercial Lead

EVERY™
San Francisco, CA

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with B2B sales experience in food or ingredient sectors, working in high-growth environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with B2B sales experience in food or ingredient sectors, particularly those with 7+ years of track record in complex deal closures.
    — “7+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience within the food, ingredient, or related B2B sector.”
  • Candidates with a background in product commercialization and a strategic mindset to align technical value with business outcomes.
    — “Strong understanding of food product development cycles, commercialization processes, and customer decision-making structures.”

Things to consider

  • US citizenship is required due to the lack of visa sponsorship options.
    — “Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.”
  • This role involves significant travel and client interaction, as it requires onboarding and scaling efforts.
    — “Support customers through onboarding, supplier qualification, and scaling to purchase orders.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating technical product value into measurable business outcomes.
    — “Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical value into business outcomes.”
  • Demonstrate a history of managing complex B2B sales pipelines and closing deals in high-growth environments.
    — “Proven success generating leads, managing a sales pipeline, and closing complex B2B deals.”
  • Showcase collaboration with cross-functional teams in previous roles, especially in R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
    — “Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Technical teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.”
  • Emphasize your ability to influence decision-makers in large organizations, not just execute tasks.
    — “Engage key decision-makers across R&D, Marketing, Procurement/Supply Chain, and Leadership to drive adoption of EVERY’s proteins.”
  • Demonstrate experience with CRM tools like Hubspot or Salesforce in your prior roles.
    — “CRM Experience (Hubspot, Salesforce, etc.)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Build and close new business.
Typical background
7+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience within the food, ingredient, or related B2B sector

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentSalesCommercial ExperienceFood Product DevelopmentCommercialization ProcessesCustomer Decision-making StructuresCRM ExperienceCommunication And Relationship-buildingStrategic And Analytical MindsetHands-on And Self-starting

Preferred

Experience With Fermentation-derived Proteins, Flavors, Or Specialty Food TechnologiesBackground In High-growth Or Startup EnvironmentsExisting Network Of Contacts In Food And Ingredient R&D Or Procurement

Stack & domain

Business DevelopmentSalesCommercial ExperienceFood Product DevelopmentCommercialization ProcessesCustomer Decision-making StructuresCRM (hubspot, Salesforce)Product DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementTechnical CommunicationStrategic AnalysisTechnical Value TranslationSpeed And AdaptabilityNetworkingMarket IntelligenceCommunicationRelationship BuildingInfluenceStrategic ThinkingAnalytical MindsetSelf-startingTeamworkFood TechIngredient CompanyPrecision FermentationSustainability

About the role

Original posting from EVERY™ via Greenhouse

About us

EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com 

With our product now proven and scaling, EVERY™ is entering its next phase of growth, bringing our groundbreaking animal-free egg proteins to customers across the global food industry. We’re looking for a driven, strategic, and entrepreneurial Commercial Lead who can convert this market opportunity into commercial success.

What you'll accomplish

Build and close new business: Identify, pursue, and convert high-value customers in food and ingredient applications, from first contact through commercialization. Collaborate with internal R&D and applications teams to translate customer needs into product solutions. Support customers through onboarding, supplier qualification, and scaling to purchase orders.

Navigate complex organizations: Engage key decision-makers across R&D, Marketing, Procurement/Supply Chain, and Leadership to drive adoption of EVERY’s proteins.

Expand market presence: Develop and execute outreach strategies across priority categories and regions to accelerate customer acquisition.

Own your pipeline: Manage forecasting, pipeline development, and deal progression with accuracy and urgency.

Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Technical teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Represent EVERY externally: Be the face of our brand to customers, distributors, and partners, articulating the functional, cost, and sustainability benefits of our products.

Feed insights back into the business: Bring customer feedback and market intelligence to inform product development and strategic direction.

 What you bring (required)

7+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience within the food, ingredient, or related B2B sector.

Strong understanding of food product development cycles, commercialization processes, and customer decision-making structures.

Proven success generating leads, managing a sales pipeline, and closing complex B2B deals.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, able to influence across technical and commercial audiences.

Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical value into business outcomes.

Hands-on, hungry, and self-starting: thrives in ambiguity and moves fast to capture opportunities.

CRM Experience (Hubspot, Salesforce, etc.) 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or related field (MBA a plus).

Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-have (but not required)

Experience with fermentation-derived proteins, flavors, or specialty food technologies.

Background in high-growth or startup environments where speed and adaptability are essential.

Existing network of contacts in food and ingredient R&D or procurement.

Experience managing or mentoring inside sales or business development teams.

Why you’ll love it here:

Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options

Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches

Customizable options: FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance

Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year

Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access

Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea

Exciting socials: Themed happy hours and quarterly company outings

Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership

Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART and Caltrain stations

Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000 + Bonus & Stock Options

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

EVERY’s Dedication to Fairness

EVERY is dedicated to building a just environment based on merit and kindess. EVERY’s goal is to have a workplace that enables productivity and meaningful work for individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves at work.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify personal information and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at hiring@every.com 

Source: EVERY™ careers (Greenhouse)

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