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Sr. Sales Support Executive with the global leader in Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty — Your future position
Givaudan is the world's leading company in Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty. Our creations touch billions of consumers every day, and our heritage of over 250 years continues to inspire innovation, creativity, and excellence.
To further strengthen our Sales organisation, we are looking for a
highly experienced Sr. Sales Support Executive to join our Egypt Commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Director for North Africa and Levant, you will be an essential partner to senior account managers and cross‑functional stakeholders, ensuring smooth business operations, accurate system management, and reliable customer support.
Sounds interesting It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you bring strong business acumen, enjoy delivering value, and excel at fostering excellent relationships!
Core Responsibilities
Sales Support:
- Manage and maintain accurate information in relevant business systems (IBIS, SAP, ATLAS, Pegasus, etc.) and under appropriate authorization pricing, formula reservation, etc.
- Act as a super-user in sales systems and serve as the key contact for training new Sales team members
- Proactively support account managers by processing and following up on project creation and updates, system customer creation and updates, sample requests, stability requests, offers & quotations, regulatory documentation, raw material checks, new demand plans, and trial orders in a timely manner
- Serve as an interdepartmental coordination specialist between sales and other departments, supporting transactional processing to ensure first-time order fulfilment
- File and retrieve documents, conduct research, collect and analyze data, and support preparation of reports, presentations, and documents.
Team Administration
- Provide administrative and organisational support for internal and external events, including meetings, workshops, client activities, and exhibitions. Able to lead in organising client-facing meetings.
- Perform administrative tasks tailored to the team's needs, such as coordinating larger-scale projects under the supervision of a senior sales executive (e.g., norm compliance programs, onboarding training)
Your Professional Profile Includes
- High School diploma and above
- 5+ years of experience in administrative support role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work produced
- Compliance with all relevant Givaudan and statutory EHS and regulatory guidelines
- Quick learner with the ability to apply new knowledge effectively
- Advanced computer literacy and proficient in navigating business systems
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in English (reading and writing); local language skills essential
- Strong planning and organisational abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Professional written and verbal communication, including presentation skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation; capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to lead and guide other Sales Support employees as necessary
Our Benefits
- Attractive package with benefits.
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- A creative team environment that will inspire you.
- Life insurance
- Annual bonus
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
