Junior Sales Manager

About This Role

Role Description We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales Manager to support the growth of our flavour business across the GCC and surrounding markets. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong commercial skills within the F&B flavour industry, working closely with and learning from senior team members. You will gain hands-on exposure to customer management, commercial discussions, and market development, with the opportunity to progressively take on more ownership and responsibility.

Your Mission

• Support Sales Execution – Contribute to the implementation of the regional sales strategy by identifying opportunities, supporting outreach efforts, and driving customer acquisition.
• Develop Customer Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by supporting the full sales cycle from initial contact through closing and follow-up.
• Drive Business Development – Identify and approach potential customers, generate leads, and support the expansion of the customer portfolio across the region.
• Collaborate with Senior Sales Manager – Work closely with senior team members to gain exposure to account management, commercial negotiations, and customer development while progressively taking on more responsibility.
• Coordinate Customer Projects – Support the end-to-end customer experience by following up on briefs, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring timely delivery of solutions aligned with client needs.
• Represent the Company and Monitor Market Insights – Participate in client meetings and industry events while staying informed on market trends, customer needs, and relevant regulatory developments.
• Support Technical and Sensory Activities – Collaborate with internal technical and sensory specialists to support customer needs and participate in sensory evaluation sessions to build understanding of flavour solutions and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing or a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or similar); a science-related background (e.g. Chemistry or Food Science) is considered an advantage but not required.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing commercial role, preferably within a B2B environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with an interest in developing a career in sales within the F&B flavour industry.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English. Any other language, an asset.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong digital proficiency and ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to the food & beverage or flavour industry is considered an advantage, but not required.
• Experience in consultative or solution-based selling, ideally within a B2B environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and assess customer needs.
• Basic understanding of supply chain or commercial processes, preferably within manufacturing or distribution environments.

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies.
• Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth.
• 30 days paid vacation per year.
• 4 weeks of remote work annually (internationally).
• Annual flight allowance for full-time expats (after one year).
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model.
• Option to swap one day of an Islamic holiday for a cultural or religious day of your choice.
• Regular company events.
• Paid team dinners or activities for each team.
• Comprehensive private group health insurance.
• Ongoing learning and development support, including internal trainings, role-specific courses, and access to LinkedIn Learning.

Our Process

• Initial screening with recruiter.
• Technical interview(s) with hiring manager.
• Challenge (task-based).

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 350 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.