Key Account Project Manager (m/f/d)

Summary

Arethia is a growing flavor-industry company that delivers innovative taste solutions and collaborates closely with customers. The Key Account Project Manager will coordinate projects for global key accounts, manage cross-functional execution, support customer tenders and requests, and ensure reliable service and delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Excel
• Interest in supply chain, operations, and customer-specific solutions

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Excel
• Interest in supply chain, operations, and customer-specific solutions

Benefits

• 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 and 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
• Discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
• Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office