**About Us**
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food. With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America. Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked. Symrise - always inspiring more...
**Your Role**
- **Market Development**: Drive business development initiatives in Italy and Greece, identifying new opportunities and expanding market presence.
- **Revenue & Profitability Management**: Monitor and manage revenue, gross profitability, and profit contribution to meet or exceed set targets.
- **Performance Monitoring**: Track monthly sales and gross profit performance; implement timely corrective actions when necessary.
- **Pricing Strategy**: Own and align the pricing strategy with business units, product teams, pricing managers, and Business Planning Partners (BPPs).
- **Team Leadership**: Coach, mentor,



and develop the sales force—including account managers and business support teams—to ensure excellence in key account management.
- **Strategic Contribution**: Actively contribute to the regional strategy by providing market-specific insights and defending local business needs. **About You**
- Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, preferably within a multinational or matrix organization.
- Strong understanding of the Italian and Greek markets, including cultural and business nuances.
- **Experience in the savoury products sector is a must**, particularly in managing key accounts and developing market strategies within the food industry.
- Proven experience in overseeing and managing all aspects of a business’s financial performance, including revenues, costs, and overall profitability.
- Exceptional leadership and people development skills.
- **Fluent in English and Italian**; Greek is a plus.
- Willingness to travel frequently across both countries. **Our Offer**
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career. **Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.** Job Reference: EA03142

📌 Sales Director, Italy & Greece (Milano)
🏢 Symrise
📍 Milano