Senior Project Manager, KoRo
CEO Office
More information about location
Office located in Schöneberg, Berlin
Non-perishable foods in bulk
Job no longer available
Non-perishable foods in bulk
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
Office located in Schöneberg, Berlin
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To deliver everyday feel good deliciousness to customers by redefining food industry norms with a wide range of high-quality innovative products.
Role
Who you are
- You have a quick grasp of complex concepts, a strategic mentality, and are passionate about pushing development forward with your excellent project management skills?
- Ideally, you have a degree in business studies – but that is not mandatory, relevant work experience is sufficient!
- More than 3 years of experience in project management
- Experience in a start-up environment or the e-commerce industry is a big plus!
- You have excellent English skills as well as strong communication and presentation skills
- You have excellent skills with G Suite (or the Microsoft pendants), especially in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- You are proficient with agile project management techniques
- You are characterized by a strategic mindset with a hands-on mentality and an organized and structured way of working
- You are good with people, communicative, and have a high team spirit!
What the job involves
- We are looking for a (Senior) Project Manager for the CEO Office (m/f/d) who will take our project management to a whole new level
- Working closely with the Management Team by setting up strategic projects across the company
- Leading complex, cross-functional, multi-departmental programs and projects
- Managing those projects end to end – from kick-off to full execution
- Overseeing the progress of all those projects in a structured way, presenting to various stakeholders, and solving newly arising challenges on the go
- Approaching challenges and opportunities with a logical and pragmatic mindset and evaluating potential against costs to develop a clear rationale for decision-making and convincing on-point solutions
- Working closely and building relations with stakeholders across the whole company
- Presenting the business opportunities professionally and confidently and collaborating with empathy to move forward and achieve targets
- Communicating transparently and sharing updates and decisions
Our take
KoRo (Korodrogerie), a food company specialising in high-quality non-perishable items such as nut butters and nutritional supplements, distinguishes itself by offering competitively low prices. The company achieves this by sourcing products directly from producers, adopting simple packaging, selling in bulk, and employing a direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales strategy.
This model has proven advantageous for KoRo on multiple fronts. As the trend toward online consumer engagement continues to rise, the company benefits from avoiding costly intermediaries and directly reaching customers. This approach has allowed KJoRo to establish a broad international customer base spanning 16 European makers, tapping into the evolving preferences of today's consumers.
Moreover, KoRo leverages its D2C model to compete directly with premium brands, emphasising another unique selling proposition - sustainability. While fair trade and organic products often come with higher price tags, KoRo's streamlined design and wholesale strategy result in reduced packaging usage and lower emissions. This commitment to sustainability, combined with affordability, positions KoRo as a formidable player in the market, contributes to the brand's rapid growth.
Kirsty
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2025
$5.8m
SERIES C
Nov 2024
$40.4m
SERIES C
Total funding: $136.5m
Company HQ
Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Florian Schwenkert
(CEO)Florian joined KoRo in 2020 as COO & MD, becoming Co-CEO in 2023 and CEO in 20234. Prior to this, he was the COO of Push! Founders.
Dr. Daniel Kundt
(CFO & MD)Daniel joined KoRo in 2021 as the Head of Finance, becoming CFO and MD in 2024. Previously, he was a Lecturer of Corporate Finance at The Berlin School of Economics and Law. He also spent nearly 4 years at PwC Deutschland in various roles, including Chief of Staff to the Managing Director and Assurance LEader Germany & Europe.
Steffani Busch
(COO)Prior to joining KoRo in 2025, Steffani was an Executive Director of Operational Excellence at FIEGE. She was also the COO of Westwing for over 2 years and the Head of Supply Chain Management, Fresh and Prime Now at Amazon for 2 years.
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