Sales Manager Next Generation Products - Nicotine Pouches (m/f/d)

Arethia is a rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, specializing in delivering innovative taste solutions. As a Sales Manager for Next Generation Products, you will drive growth by developing new business opportunities and managing strategic customer relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Acquisition of new customers as well as Key Account and Relationship Management of existing customers in the various product segments with a focus on tobacco product manufacturers in Europe and manufacturers of Next Generation Products
• Technical support and data maintenance of own customer base in cooperation with the various departments as well as coordination of customer projects
• Continuous market and competitor monitoring to identify trends and sales potentials
• Coordination of the targeted expansion of the flavour product portfolio within the departments of Development and Sales
• Participation in internal and external sensory test panels for the assessment of in-house developments and market products
• Organization and participation in trade fairs and international business trips
• Support of the sales team and management through analyses and evaluations

Requirements:

• Studies with an economic/business administration or chemical/technological background
• Knowledge of the flavor or tobacco industry
• Very good German and English skills, spoken and written, additional language skills are an advantage
• Ability to sensorially assess flavors and market products
• Strong acquisition skills, negotiation talent combined with closing and sales strength
• Persuasiveness, communication skills, self-confidence, and ambition
• High level of reliability, commitment, teamwork, and enjoyment in dealing with people
• Structured, analytical as well as process- and customer-oriented way of working
• Willingness to travel
• Very good MS Office skills, and experienced in CRM and ERP systems