Sales Manager – Next Generation Products, Nicotine Pouches

Hertz Flavors KG

Sales Manager responsible for developing new business opportunities in a flavour company. Driving customer relationships and collaborating on innovative solutions in nicotine pouches and other products.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeReinbek • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customer acquisition and relationship management within the flavor and tobacco industries, with strong analytical skills for market assessment and project coordination. Proficient in both German and English, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

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Customer AcquisitionKey Account ManagementFlavour Industry KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisProject CoordinationSensorial AssessmentSales StrategyData Maintenance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPersuasivenessTeamworkSelf-ConfidenceAmbition

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Tobacco IndustryFlavor IndustryNext Generation ProductsTrade Fair OrganizationCustomer-Oriented Approach

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
30 days paid vacation per year
Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
Free parking right outside the door
JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office