Full-Time

Country Manager France

f/m/x, French speaking

Posted on 9/23/2025

Brain Effect

Brain Effect

51-200 employees

Nutritional supplements for mental performance

No salary listed

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid model: home office + Berlin office; flexible hours.

Category
Growth & Marketing (2)
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Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in performance marketing, CRM and Influencer Marketing as a Country Lead
  • Proven track record in campaign execution, team leadership, project management and working with P&Ls and commercial targets
  • Strategic mindset with a bias for action – you love getting things done
  • Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with tools like Meta Ads, Klaviyo, GA, Looker
  • Confident communicator and decision-maker, fluent in French and English
  • Spanish or Italian language skills are a plus
Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the 360° marketing strategy for France – from concept to campaign rollout
  • Lead market campaigns across performance, influencer, and CRM with a sharp eye on ROI
  • Manage and grow a high-performing local team and external agencies
  • Deep-dive into KPIs and data to optimize and scale your activities
  • Work cross-functionally with product, creative, and central marketing teams, as well as tech and operations to optimize processes and results.
  • Spearhead product launches, local partnerships, and market research for the French D2C market
  • Identify new growth channels to acquire more new customers at an efficient level
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with consumer brands, nutrition, lifestyle, or wellness is a strong plus
  • Spanish or Italian language skills are a plus

BrainEffect designs nutritional supplements and functional foods to support mental and physical performance. Its products use science-backed formulations with natural ingredients across vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, collagen, and proteins, with core items like FOCUS, SLEEP, and DAILY GUT that target sleep, gut health, focus, energy, and recovery. The brand sells online and through a broad retail network of 2,500+ stores including dm, Budni, and Amazon, and remains independently led by founder Fabian Foelsch after Schwabe Group’s investment and a two-thirds stake, combining Schwabe’s research capabilities with BrainEffect’s digital reach. The goal is to expand internationally with reliable, natural products that help people optimize mental performance and well-being in daily life and sports.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Schwabe Group's 2024 majority stake enables international expansion into seven countries.
  • Strong retail presence in over 2,500 dm and Budni stores drives customer reach.
  • 4 million customer community provides feedback for ongoing product innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Schwabe completes takeover in 12-24 months, eroding founder-led innovation.
  • EU EFSA enforces health claims in 6-12 months, banning FOCUS and SLEEP ads.
  • dm and Budni private labels replicate formulations, cutting shelf space in 12-24 months.

What makes Brain Effect unique

  • BrainEffect combines natural ingredients with scientifically proven effects for mental performance.
  • Products like FOCUS, SLEEP, and DAILY GUT target gut health, focus, and recovery.
  • Founded by athlete Fabian Foelsch addressing personal sleep issues through nutrition.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
Startbase GmbH
Mar 17th, 2025
Schwabe Group acquires majority stake in Braineffect

Karlsruhe, March 17, 2024 - The Schwabe Group, provider of natural health solutions, is acquiring a majority stake in the startup Braineffect and plans to take over the company completely in the medium term.

Startbase GmbH
Mar 15th, 2025
Schwabe Group Acquires Braineffect Majority Stake

The Schwabe Group has acquired a majority stake in Braineffect, a Berlin-based dietary supplements brand, with plans for full acquisition. Braineffect will remain under founder Fabian Foelsch's leadership. The acquisition aligns with Schwabe's strategy to expand its digital health presence and direct-to-consumer approach. Braineffect, known for products like FOCUS and SLEEP, will focus on innovation and international growth, leveraging Schwabe's resources.

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