Key Account Project Manager (m/f/d)

Hertz Flavors; Reinbek; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Monthly allowance for benefits

Free parking

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Hertz Flavors in Reinbek is seeking a Key Account Project Manager who will coordinate projects for Global Key Accounts. This position involves ensuring smooth execution and high-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Management or Supply Chain and 1–2 years of experience in project management.

The role offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and various perks such as free language courses and 30 days paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in project management or key account support.
• Strong organizational skills with a structured way of working.
• Good communication skills, working with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage and execute projects with Global Key Accounts.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery and service for customers.
• Support customer project requests and tender execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication in German

Communication in English

Education

Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Role description

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