Key Account Project Manager (m/f/d)
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding 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 shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.
Key Account Project Manager (m/f/d)
Full-time, Permanent employee · Hybrid, Reinbek
As a Key Account Project Manager, you support the management of our Global Key Accounts by coordinating projects, ensuring smooth execution, and acting as a reliable link between the customer and our internal teams.
The focus of the role is on hands-on project management, structured coordination, and delivering a high level of service to the customer. You help ensure that customer requests, projects, and initiatives are implemented efficiently and with strong internal collaboration.
Your Mission
Project Management & Coordination
Identify, set up and plan projects with the Global Key Accounts, including timelines and resource coordination
Manage project execution and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration across internal teams
Track and document project progress and proactively follow up on open topics
Customer Requests & Tenders
Coordinate and support the execution of customer tenders (e.g. RFIs/RFQs)
Ensure structured processing of customer project requests and requirements
Work closely with internal experts to provide timely and consistent responses
Service & Delivery
Ensure high-quality project delivery and reliable service towards the customer
Act as a day-to-day point of contact for project-related topics
Support the implementation of customer-specific services and processes
Coordinate technical topics and ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal capabilities
Minimum Qualifications
Academic degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
1–2 years of experience in project management, key account support, or a similar role
Strong organizational skills and a structured way of working
Business proficiency in German and English (written and spoken)
Good communication skills and confidence in working with internal and external stakeholders
Hands-on mentality and ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously
In a nutshell, you are ...a reliable and pragmatic Project Manager ...someone who enjoys coordinating across teams and keeping things on track ...service-oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships with customers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Excel
Interest in supply chain, operations, and customer-specific solutions
Why you'll love working here
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 career path
Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
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
Perks and benefits: 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
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