Commercial Project Manager FMCG | German

Amsterdam, reference 2026-00898

Job description

Are you highly organized, commercially minded, and energized by coordinating projects from start to finish? Do you enjoy working with multiple stakeholders and ensuring that products, timelines, and customer expectations all come together successfully?

We are looking for a German-speaking Commercial Project Coordinator to oversee the successful execution of customer projects within an international retail environment. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between sales, sourcing, operations, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in both project management and sales who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international setting.

• Coordinate and manage customer projects from initial brief through final delivery.
• Translate customer requirements and commercial agreements into clear internal action plans.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple departments.
• Act as a central point of coordination between internal teams and external partners.
• Identify potential bottlenecks, delays, or risks and proactively drive solutions.
• Ensure accurate execution of product specifications, packaging requirements, pricing information, and logistical details.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, customer files, and reporting.
• Support customer implementation activities and follow up on ongoing projects.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Development teams. Close collaboration is largely with the Head of Sales and Account Managers Germany.
• Maintain a clear overview of multiple simultaneous projects and communicate project status to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fluent German (C1+), combined with strong English communication skills.
• Experience within a retail, FMCG, consumer goods, sourcing, and/or private-label environment is a MUST.
• Previous experience in project coordination, account/sales support, buying, category management, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable working with deadlines, changing priorities, and complex stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Commercially aware with an interest in sales and customer management.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and confident in taking ownership.
• Experience working with large international retailers or key accounts is a strong advantage.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with:

• Large retail customers or key accounts in the FMCG sector.
• Private-label products.
• International supply chains.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Product launch or tender processes.

Working conditions

• 13th month bonus
• 8% holiday allowance
• Salary between EUR 4.500-5.500 gross per month, based on full-time.
• A full-time (40 hour) contract; first contract is for 7 months.
• Fully onsite work
• Room for personal growth and professional development
• An excellent pension scheme
• Stock Appreciation Rights
• Laptop and phone
• A lease car 
• An extensive lunch and fresh fruit
• Freshly ground coffee
• Boot camp, yoga, and other sporting activities
• A monthly massage
• Discount on cool products
• Weekly drinks on Fridays
• An easily accessible office in Amsterdam
• A great team of colleagues across various teams
• A positive company culture that values teamwork, ownership, open communication, and continuous improvement.

Work location

Amsterdam

Company description

The company is an ambitious import/trading company in non-food consumer products for daily use. They import products in the field of personal care, daily cleaning and office needs. The customer base includes nearly all supermarkets and non-food retailers in Benelux, France, and Germany.

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Recruiter contact

Jana Ambré, Amsterdam
jana.ambre@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-18093397