Project Manager Sales Germany

Do you enjoy coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders? Are you motivated by ensuring everything is delivered on time, in full, and exactly as agreed? As Project Manager Germany , you are responsible for the end-to-end coordination and execution of projects for our key German retail customers: Aldi, Lidl, and Müller. You translate commercial agreements into clear project plans and ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams, production partners, external artwork agencies, and customers. You take ownership of timelines, budgets, quality, and specifications, ensuring every project is delivered OTIF and within budget. Acting as the central link between factory and customer, you proactively manage expectations and keep projects on track. In close collaboration with the Key Account Manager Germany, Buying, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Inside Sales, you ensure efficient execution. Externally, you coordinate with production sites, artwork agencies, and customers to secure timely approvals and flawless delivery. Your tasks on a row Coordinate execution of German key account projects (launches, tenders, seasonal deals) Manage timelines, milestones, and cross-department deliverables Translate commercial agreements into internal briefs (packaging, pricing, logistics) Monitor progress and escalate bottlenecks, delays, and deviations Ensure 95% OTIF project delivery Act as main internal contact for German clients on implementation and follow-up Prepare product data and customer documentation (Excel, BC, portals) Align with Buying, Supply Chain, and Quality on specs, stock, and lead times Maintain project overviews and provide weekly status reporting Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can stay calm with urgent orders, demanding customers and last-minute changes. Excellent communication skills and customer-focused mindset. Agile, flexible, and resilient under pressure. Confident, curious, and not afraid to challenge or seek clarity. Fluent in German and English Who are we? Karsten International develops a wide range of everyday products – from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty items. You name it, we make it. Alongside working hard and delivering quality, we highly value fun and collegiality. Our team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketplace specialists, and graphic designers. With our extensive international network and more than ten years of experience, we capture the hearts of consumers worldwide. You will have every opportunity to contribute to this mission. What we offer to keep you in top shape: Room for personal growth and professional development Excellent pension scheme Travel allowance 13th month & 8% holiday allowance Extensive lunch options, fresh fruit, and freshly ground coffee Bootcamp, yoga, and the Karsten football team Option to lease a bike Access to OpenUp for mental wellbeing On-site massage sessions Discounts on our cool products Fun company outings A well-located office in Amsterdam Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling application (if applicable) Our core values (woven into how we work together) Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place. Ambitious with long-term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success. Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations. Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background. We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment. Are you the candidate we are looking for? Then we would like to receive your motivation with CV short motivation via the application link. Acquisition responses are not welcome