Sales Manager - Tobacco & Nicotine (m/f/d)

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A growing player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to the shape future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent. We are looking for an international, B2B Sales Manager to strengthen our global sales team. This role combines strategic business development, key account management, and cross-functional collaboration to our expanding market presence and strengthen long-term customer partnerships. You understand the needs, business models, and processes of your clients and support them with your expertise in tobacco & nicotine products and flavours in developing successful, market-ready products consumer. Sales Manager - Tobacco & Nicotine (m/f/d) Full time · Hybrid

Business Development & Growth Identify and develop new business opportunities across Europe in tobacco & nicotine applications, with a strong focus on modern oral. Build and execute a growth strategy aligned with the Business Unit's objectives.

Key Account Management Manage and grow existing customer relationships, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction. Provide customer technical support and manage customer projects in collaboration with specialist departments. Attend international trade fairs and organize business trips.

Market & Consumer Insight Monitor market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory developments in the European tobacco & nicotine sector. Translate insights into actionable opportunities for customers and internal stakeholders.

Collaboration & Innovation Partner with internal R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams to deliver tailored solutions. Participate in internal and external sensory panels to evaluate both in-house developments and market products Contribute to the development of segment strategies, pipelines, and go-to-market initiatives.

5+ years of international B2B sales experience, ideally in the flavour, ingredients, or tobacco/nicotine industries. Proven track record in developing and managing (key) accounts across multiple markets. Strong acquisition skills, negotiation expertise, and proven track in closing sales. Ability to evaluate flavors and consumer tobacco & nicotine products from a sensory perspective. Persuasive, communicative, self-confident, and ambitious personality. Highly reliable, committed, and a strong team player with a passion for working internationally with people and products. Willingness to travel home (approx. 10-20%). Proficiency in MS Office. Fluent in English & German; additional European languages are an advantage. Preferred qualifications Technical knowledge in flavours or tobacco is an advantage

Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries 30 days paid vacation per year Salary bands for a fair corporate culture Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual path Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basic Regular company events search as summer party, Christmas party Paid team dinner activities or for each team twice a year Free parking right outside the door Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, grant 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