Project Coordinator & Sales Team Support

dsm-firmenich; Collecchio; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich in Collecchio (Parma), Italy, seeks a Project Coordinator & Sales Team Support to drive operational efficiency and support growth across the EMEA region. The role emphasizes data management, pipeline monitoring, and cross-functional coordination.

The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, offering a yearly salary range of €30,000–€35,000. The offer will reflect experience, skills, and the primary work location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with CRM systems, SAP and Qlik Sense.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with data, reports and commercial information.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Digital Tools & Data Management: manage CRM and other commercial tools, maintain data, prepare analyses and reports.
• EMEA Project Pipeline Coordination: monitor pipelines, coordinate follow-ups with stakeholders, ensure cross-functional support.
• Commercial Agreements Management: assist with preparation, review and filing of agreements.
• Sales Team Support & Feedback Collection: gather feedback from the EMEA sales network and support initiatives.
• Campus Seminars, Customer Visits & Team Meetings: coordinate visits, seminars and meetings, logistics and follow-ups.
• Commercial Analysis & Opportunity Support: assist with sales pipeline monitoring, market intelligence and analysis.

Skills

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strong analytical mindset

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Qlik Sense

CRM systems

Job description

Project Coordinator & Sales Team Support (83335) – Location – Campus Italy, Collecchio (Parma), Italy

To provide operational, analytical and project coordination support to the EMEA Sales Director and Sales Team in the effective execution of commercial activities by coordinating projects, managing sales processes and reporting, monitoring business opportunities, and ensuring seamless collaboration across functions. The role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency and supporting business growth across the region.

This position is offered as a fixed-term maternity cover contract and is expected to run until approximately Q3 2027.

Your key responsibilities

• Digital Tools & Data Management: Manage CRM and other commercial tools, maintain accurate project data, prepare sales analyses and reports, and support business decision-making through effective data management.
• EMEA Project Pipeline Coordination: Monitor commercial projects and sales pipelines, coordinate regular follow-ups with stakeholders, and ensure timely support from cross-functional departments including R&D, Operations, Customer Service and Quality.
• Commercial Agreements Management: Support the preparation, review and administration of commercial agreements, coordinate approval processes, and ensure accurate filing and tracking within company systems.
• Sales Team Support & Feedback Collection: Gather and consolidate feedback from the EMEA sales network, support commercial initiatives, and help ensure alignment on business priorities and focus activities.
• Campus Seminars, Customer Visits & Team Meetings: Coordinate customer visits, seminars and sales meetings, including logistics, agendas, stakeholder communication and follow-up activities.
• Commercial Analysis & Opportunity Support: Assist with sales pipeline monitoring, business analysis, customer mapping and market intelligence activities to support commercial growth opportunities.

We offer

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• For this role, the salary range is €30,000 – €35,000 gross per year

Your offer within this range will be determined based on objective, gender-neutral and role-related criteria, including your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and primary work location.

Our compensation practices are designed to ensure a fair and equitable pay approach. Benefits and incentive opportunities, where applicable, may vary depending on the work location and the role.

You bring

• Fluent Italian and English, with the ability to work effectively in both local and international business environments.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree, preferably in Food Technology, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with digital tools such as CRM systems, SAP and Qlik Sense.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with data, reports and commercial information.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different functions and teams.
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot) is considered an advantage.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.