Sales Project Manager

Candidata; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

13th month

8% holiday allowance

Lunch options

Job summary

Candidata is seeking a SalesProject Manager to coordinate end-to-end projects for German retail customers from Amsterdam office. You translate commercial agreements into clear project plans and drive collaboration between internal teams, production partners, and external agencies.

You own timelines, budgets, quality, and specifications to ensure on-time, in-full delivery within budget. You will work closely with the Key Account Manager, Buying, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Inside Sales to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer-focused mindset

Communication skills

Agile / flexible

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 a SalesProject Manager, you are responsible for the end-to-end coordination and execution of projects for key German retail customers. 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, 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 Responsibilities

• 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

Job requirements

• 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

What can you expect?

• 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 a company football team
• Option to lease a bike
• Access to OpenUp for mental wellbeing
• On-site massage sessions
• Discounts on great products
• Fun company outings
• A well-located office in Amsterdam

Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling application (if applicable)