Temporary Sales Support

IFF (España) SA; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global company environment

Job summary

IFF (España) SA in Barcelona, Spain, offers a hybrid Sales Support role. You will assist Account Managers with price lists, forecasts, and customer quotations while coordinating with Customer Service and manufacturing teams to ensure timely order release.

The role requires a University degree and 1–3 years of experience in Sales Support or manufacturing operations. Fluency in English and Spanish, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree and 1–3 years of Sales Support or manufacturing operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers with price lists, forecasts, quotations, and sampling requests.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and manufacturing plants to ensure timely order release.
• Collaborate with regional teams to harmonize processes and monitor service KPIs.
• Receive and follow up on customer complaints to resolve issues promptly.
• Support meetings with customers and internal teams to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

English & Spanish proficiency

MS Office

Customer focus

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Our Nourish business combines creativity, science, and customer intimacy to help food and beverage brands create products that consumers love. Through innovation and collaboration, we deliver solutions that drive growth and lasting partnerships worldwide. The role is based in Barcelona, Spain (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, customer-focused, and dynamic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Support Account Managers through managing consolidated price lists, forecasts, product documentation, customer quotations, and sampling requests. Coordinate with Customer Service teams and manufacturing plants to ensure timely completion of activities required for order release. Collaborate with customer service teams across regions to harmonize processes and ensure consistency. Analyze sales tracking reports to monitor forecast compliance and identify discrepancies impacting sales performance. Receive and follow up on customer complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with customer contracts and agreements. Participate in customer meetings alongside Account Managers to support customer needs and strengthen relationships. Monitor service performance through KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate effectively with Regulatory, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Customer Service teams to deliver exceptional customer support.

What Makes You the Right Fit

University degree. 1-3 years of Sales Support experience and/or manufacturing operations experience. Experience prioritizing, coordinating, and managing multiple customer accounts. Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Experience working with SAP or similar business systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish.

How Would You Stand Out?

French language skills. Experience supporting commercial teams within manufacturing, food ingredients, FMCG, or related industries. High energy, a customer-focused mindset, and a strong team-oriented attitude.

Why Choose Us?

Join a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition. Work in a collaborative and international environment. Build strong customer-facing and cross-functional experience. Access opportunities for professional growth and development. Contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business success. Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and authenticity. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more. LI-AF1 We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.