Full-Time

Brand Ambassador

Dublin

Posted on 9/7/2026

Butternut Box

Butternut Box

501-1,000 employees

Personalized, subscription-based dog meals delivery

Compensation Overview

€100/hr

Dublin, Ireland

In Person

EU right-to-work required; visa sponsorship not offered. Weekend travel and stays away from home expected.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales

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Requirements
  • Genuine affection for dogs and understanding of their needs.
  • A passion for sales and a knack for connecting with people.
  • A dedication to helping customers and their dogs.
  • Target-oriented; more dogs you help, the more you earn.
  • Generally good availability Friday to Sunday.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Right to work in the European Union; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Responsibilities
  • Driving face to face sales: Engage with potential customers at top-tier events in Dublin and surrounding areas, promoting Butternut Box in an ethical and inspirational manner. Shows include National Ploughing Championships, Ideal Home show, Taste of Dublin, The Big Grill etc (we go to over 900 a year as a business!).
  • Educating dog parents: Inform and educate our customer base about the benefits of Butternut Box, ensuring they understand our commitment to high-quality, natural, fresh food.
  • Building relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Achieving sales targets: Be target-driven, striving to exceed individual and team sales goals.

Butternut Box creates personalized, home-delivered dog meals through a subscription service. It uses human-grade meats and other health-supporting ingredients to prepare fresh meals tailored to each dog’s needs, based on information the customer provides. Meals arrive in properly portioned servings and can be served immediately or stored, with options to pause or cancel anytime. Revenue comes from recurring subscriptions for meals plus optional add-ons and extras; the service also provides support features like a welcome guide, professional care access, and a 24/7 emergency helpline to help customers manage their dog's diet.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$560.6M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zabrze opened in April 2026 and targets 100 new jobs this year.
  • MiAlgae launched fish-free omega-3 in Ready Steady Veggie across Europe in March 2026.
  • Butternut Box refreshed its brand in June 2026, signaling a new growth phase.

What critics are saying

  • €75 million Liquidity debt and PLN 360 million capex demand flawless Poland utilization by 2027.
  • If subscriptions soften, Zabrze becomes an expensive underused factory with fixed labor and logistics costs.
  • Retail pushes through Pets at Home and DogFest 2026 squeeze margins and dilute DTC loyalty.

What makes Butternut Box unique

  • Butternut Box sells personalized, fresh dog meals with human-quality ingredients and flexible subscriptions.
  • Sam’s Kitchen in Zabrze became its continental European production hub in April 2026.
  • The Surrey KTP and MiAlgae partnership support a science-led, sustainability-forward brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Pet Business World
Mar 24th, 2026
Plant-based Omega 3 makes debut in pet food.

Plant-based Omega 3 makes debut in pet food. By David Rees March 24, 2026 2 Mins Read Scottish biotech company MiAlgae has announced a new partnership with fresh dog food provider Butternut Box to introduce a fish-free Omega 3 ingredient into pet food for the first time. MiAlgae is a natural microalgae grown using upcycled by-products from the Scottish whisky industry. While remaining entirely plant-based, one tonne of the commodity contains the equivalent Omega 3s as 30 tonnes of wild-caught fish, the company claims. The product will be used as an ingredient in Butternut Box's vegetarian meal option Ready Steady Veggie from this month in all of its markets across Europe, with ongoing supply to come from MiAlgae's new production facility in Scotland. Douglas Martin, founder and CEO of MiAlgae, said: "Pet Business World is thrilled to partner with Butternut Box, who share the same commitment to quality ingredients, the health of pets, and sustainability. "By integrating our sustainably produced, fish-free Omega-3s into their fresh meals, we're helping set a new standard for pet nutrition - one that delivers exceptional health benefits while protecting our oceans." David Nolan, co-founder at Butternut Box, added: "Our mission has always been to get more dogs eating the fresh, human-quality food they deserve. By partnering with MiAlgae to enhance our Ready Steady Veggie meal, we're proving that you don't have to compromise on nutrition to be kind to the planet. It's a step forward for our B Corp journey and for the health of dogs across Europe."

Pet Gazette
Aug 27th, 2025
Butternut Box and Surrey Uni launch research on fresh dog food

Butternut Box has partnered with the University of Surrey on a multi-year study into the health outcomes of fresh dog food, supported by an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

Startitup
Jun 6th, 2025
Butternut Box secures €75M for expansion

Butternut Box, a UK-based startup, secured €75 million in debt financing from Liquidity to expand its fresh pet food business across Europe. The funds will primarily be used to build a second production facility in Poland. Founded in 2016, Butternut Box offers personalized fresh meals for pets and operates in several European countries. The company has raised over €451 million to date, with a focus on quality and innovation in the pet food industry.

JD Supra
Jun 2nd, 2025
Butternut Box Raises €75M Debt Funding

Butternut Box, a European dog food startup, raised €75 million in debt funding. Verdi, a Canadian agtech startup, secured $6.5 million in its seed round, while Freshflow, a German food supply chain startup, raised €6.5 million. The featured corporate venture and private equity fund is Organic Food Incubator, based in New Jersey, which supports startups with manufacturing solutions and consulting.

UK Tech News
May 23rd, 2025
Butternut Box secures part of £99.8m funding

This week's UK tech funding roundup highlights a total of £99.8 million in investments across nine funding rounds, marking a 57% decrease from the previous week. Notable deals include the subscription-based pet food brand Butternut Box and synthetic fuel developer Rivan.