Sales Manager (Tobacco/Flavors)

TL;DR

Sales Manager (Tobacco/Flavors): Driving growth for next-generation products across Europe with an accent on strategic customer acquisition and relationship management. Focus on coordinating flavour product development, conducting sensory assessments, and analyzing market trends to expand the company's commercial footprint.

Location: Hybrid role based in Reinbek, Germany. Includes a remote work policy allowing up to 4 weeks per year from other EU countries.

Company

An internationally operating, growing family business specializing in innovative flavour solutions for the tobacco and next-generation product industries.

What you will do

• Acquire new customers and manage key accounts within the European tobacco and next-generation product sectors.
• Provide technical support and coordinate customer projects in collaboration with internal departments.
• Monitor market and competitor trends to identify new sales opportunities.
• Coordinate the expansion of the flavour product portfolio with the development and sales teams.
• Participate in internal and external sensory test panels to assess product quality.
• Organize and attend international trade fairs and business trips.

Requirements

• Degree in economics, business administration, or a chemical/technological field.
• Professional experience in the flavor or tobacco industry.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
• Ability to sensorially assess flavors and market products.
• Strong acquisition, negotiation, and sales closing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM, and ERP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model with 30 days of paid vacation.
• Relocation support available on a pro rata basis.
• Monthly €50 allowance for company pension scheme (BAV).
• Perks including JobRad, subsidized lunch, Deutschlandticket, and gym memberships.
• Regular company events, team dinners, and a culture focused on personal responsibility and growth.