Job Description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.



With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.



Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.



Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

Global deal management is crucial in our pricing setup, as we need to give special attention how to craft commercial proposal for strategic opportunity. The process owner will oversee complex international deals, blending strategic thinking, financial acumen, and interpersonal skills. Success in this role can significantly impact growth and profitability. On the individual case you will act as a true business partner to Sales.



This role encompasses the direct partnering with the Global Key Account teams as direct go to person in order to ensure proximity to the business.



Responsibilities include understanding product landscapes, global markets, regulatory environments, and negotiation tactics. You will manage the lifecycle of deals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives in collaboration with all necessary Stakeholders inside our organisation.



Constant vigilance and adaptability are required due to the dynamic nature of global markets.



This role offers opportunities to work across various interfaces, driving substantial value, leading to increased profitability and market expansion.



This requisition is a fulltime position to be located in our global headquarter in Holzminden, Germany.


Co Create strategic deals and agreements with relevant stakeholders with a compelling and compliant business proposal including clarity on tradables for negotiation for global cases. Build framework to ensure winning and compliant deal proposal across the division with regional stakeholders. Advance our discount guidance for strategic decisions. Develop and manage consistent escalation protocol, to ensure access and leadership involvement if required. Build strong relationship with regional pricing and deal management stakeholders. Support building of Global Strategic Pricing COE F&B as key member of the central global team.

About you

Financial Asessment and Valuation:

robust financial analysis skills to assess the viability and potential returns of deals. This includes conducting due diligence, evaluating financial statements, and performing valuation analyses. Understanding the financial implications of various deal structures and choosing the most beneficial option.

Negotiation and Relationship Management:

Effective negotiation is at the heart of deal management. As global process owner for deal management this role is responsible for negotiating terms and conditions that maximize value for the company while maintaining strong relationships with customers.

Navigating the regulatory environment:

This involves ensuring that all transactions comply with local laws and international standards. Liaising with company counsel to ensure legal compliance.

Managing the lifecycle of deals:

This involves coordinating cross-functional teams, setting milestones, and ensuring that deadlines are met. Effective project management ensures that all commercial aspects of the deal are executed smoothly and that potential issues are identified and addressed promptly.

Risk Management:

Identifying and mitigating risks is a key responsibility. This involves assessing potential risks associated with market conditions, regulatory changes, and partner reliability. Developing contingency plans and strategies to address these risks is essential for ensuring the long-term success of deals.

Our offer

Open and respectful corporate culture with flat hierarchies and the possibility to work on innovative projects in a team-oriented and international work environment Flexible work arrangements, associated day-care facilities for children and further offers to support work-life-balance Individual training and international career opportunities Attractive compensation package and profit sharing, 30 vacation days per year, holiday pay and Christmas bonus for tariff employees Company pension scheme, lifetime working time accounts, canteen as well as other social and complementary benefits

Join us today!

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.




Job Reference: EA03222