Entrepreneur / Operator to Take Over & Scale an Existing Food Brand (Equity Opportunity)

Salary Unpaid
Equity To be negotiated

Sunny Life Co. is a Copenhagen-based food brand creating organic sunflower seed butter products as a nutritious, allergen-friendly alternative to traditional nut butters.

The business has been built and operated by a solo founder and now has a strong foundation in place. It is ready for the next phase of growth with the right operator leading sales, distribution, and day-to-day execution.


What’s already in place

  • Developed product line and recipes

  • Established suppliers and production processes

  • Regulatory compliance (DVFA)

  • Brand identity and packaging

  • Website and digital presence

  • Early partnerships and a developing wholesale pipeline

The business is operational and has demonstrated product-market interest.


The Opportunity

The founder will be relocating internationally and is looking for an entrepreneurial operator to take over the day-to-day running of the business and drive growth.

This is not a traditional job, but an opportunity to step into an existing brand and build it into a scalable consumer business.

You would take ownership of:

  • Sales and distribution (wholesale, retail, partnerships)

  • Operations and supply chain

  • Growth strategy and execution


Ownership & Structure

The structure is flexible depending on the candidate.

The ideal scenario is for the new operator to take a leading ownership role in the business, with the founder transitioning to a minority stake and remaining involved as an advisor.

There is no fixed structure — this could be:

  • an earn-in model based on performance

  • an equity-based partnership

  • or a partial buy-in depending on experience and approach

The goal is to align incentives for long-term growth and create a setup where the operator has real ownership and upside.


Who this is for

Someone who:

  • wants to run and grow their own business

  • is comfortable taking ownership of both sales and operations

  • is proactive, resourceful, and execution-focused

  • is interested in building a consumer brand from an existing foundation


What you get

  • An existing brand with product, suppliers, and infrastructure in place

  • Immediate ownership of operations and growth

  • Flexibility to shape the direction of the company

  • Founder support during transition and ongoing strategic input

For more information or questions please contact us at hello@sunnylifeco.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

Skill development
Skill development

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Work life balance
Work life balance

Working at
Sunny Life Co.

Sunny Life is a Copenhagen-based startup shaking up the spread game with sunflower seed butters in flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Most spreads are boring, processed, or nut-only — we’re here to make them fun, nutritious, and inclusive without losing sight of ethics or taste. Everything is made in small batches, with a sustainable, allergen-friendly base and a Scandinavian twist. As a small but growing team, you’ll work closely with the founder and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a business is built from the ground up. It’s hands-on, fast-moving, and a chance to make a real impact (plus free seed butter 🌻).

Read more about Sunny Life Co.

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