Area Director, EuropeBuild the future of Chocolate World in its home marketAntwerp, HQ + EuropePremium chocolate equipment and mouldsWe hire for mindset, not years
A rare opportunity to shape grow Belgian Chocolate Heritage around EuropeChocolate World is a Belgian reference in high end chocolate moulds, machines, and tools, trusted by some of the world's most demanding chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and brands.We operate globally, but Europe is our most strategic playground, mature, fragmented, full of opportunity, and still largely untapped in terms of structure and ambition.We are looking for someone who does not just want to manage a region, but who wants to build it.This role is about ownership, intensity, and impact.There is no fixed playbook, you will help write it.
Your missionDrive and accelerate our growth across EuropeBuild deep, long term relationships with key distributors, chefs, and partnersIdentify opportunities others do not see, and turn them into concrete actionsAct as a central force between markets and HQBring structure, focus, and ambition to how we approach Europe
Who we're looking forWe are not optimizing for a CV, we are optimizing for energy, ownership, and mindset.You are someone who:Takes ownership and thrives in responsibilityHas an entrepreneurial drive, you create momentum, you do not wait for itCombines structured thinking with the ability to move fast in imperfect conditionsIs comfortable operating across cultures and marketsIs willing to travel frequently, this role happens in the field, not behind a deskBuilds trust naturally, from factory floors to top chefsThis role can fita high potential early career profile ready to accelerate fastor a more experienced profile looking for real ownership and impact
What makes this role differentYou shape a key region for a growing international companyYou get real autonomy, and real expectationsYour impact is visible, direct, and meaningfulYou are anchored in a strong Belgian company with global ambitionYou will be on the ground, meeting clients, partners, and opportunities across Europe
This is not a 9 to 5 role.This is for someone who wants to build something and see it grow.