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Ritmeester Cigars is looking for a Country Manager Finland & Duty-Free (DF) Scandinavia, based in Helsinki to join our energetic, change-driven team of experts. You will be part of the Finnish team, operating within the Area Northern Europe (NEU).

As Country Manager Finland & DF Scandinavia, you will be responsible for implementing and further developing the market strategies and annual plans for both Finland and DF Scandinavia. You will also ensure seamless communication with our importer/distributor regarding marketing activities, brand updates and all relevant commercial information, with a clear mandate to:

• Implementation of DANNEMANN Group Strategy: implementation and further development of Finland and DF Scandinavia market strategies, yearly plans and transfer information to the importer/distributor regarding advertising and brand information
• Leading and managing all marketing activities for Finland & DF Scandinavia; consumer and trade plans, increasing POS visibility (within legal framework). Leading brand portfolio development specific to the markets
• Initiating and developing new and creative ideas with the distributor on how to maximize communication with potential consumers of our brands within the legal restrictions
• Market observation and collection of market-relevant data in Finland & DF Scandinavia; both shipments and distributor sales & monitoring competitors. Analysing cigarillo market regarding relevant information about total market and competitive products and brands

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of the marketing and promotion budget and forecast including deviation analyses and proposed measures regarding marketing & promotion
• Consultation of the importer regarding optimal product storage, merchandise management, quality assurance and assortment optimization 
• Regular non direct or indirect visits of the top tobacco stores with the aim of advising on assortment and new products; trade training, advising on stock control and arrangement of materials for tobacco stores
• Ensuring increase of consumer satisfaction
• Maintaining close liaison with the responsible International Brand Manager for marketing consistency and regular reporting to Area Director and Global Brand Directors.
• Budget planning, control, forecast & reporting
• Preparation of KPIs for Finland & DF Scandinavia market including analyses to Area Directors and Global Brand Directors
• Operational tasks related to the business e.g. invoice control, payments approvals

What we expect from you?

• Min. 5 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing
• Min. 3 years’ experience in a leadership position, leading a team
• Excellent understanding of commercial and consumer aspects of branded FMCG market in Finland and DF Scandinavia
• Deep knowledge and experience in formulating business strategies
• P&L understanding
• Clear communicator, confident working cross-functionally and internationally
• Structured, analytical, proactive – with a hands-on mindset and a drive for improvement
• Resilience and absolute sense of responsibility
• Extensive travelling within Finland and DF Scandinavia is requested, regular travel within Europe for meetings/presentations
• Fluency in Finnish & English. Swedish is considered as a plus

We are looking for a person who is resilient and results‑oriented, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hands‑on mentality. You keep things simple and solid and have the ability to motivate yourself as well as others. You handle conflicts constructively, work flexibly, and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You are someone who can laugh, travels frequently, and is a true team player. Being mobile and adaptable is also essential for this role.

What we offer

The work will begin as agreed, and the position is a full-time permanent employment. The recruitment is carried out in cooperation with StaffPoint, and the selected person will be employed directly by Ritmeester B.V. (RIT) which is 100% owned by the DANNEMANN Group.

This position is based in our Helsinki office, conveniently located near excellent transport connections. Our workspace is providing a comfortable and inspiring environment for collaboration.

This recruitment includes a screening interview with StaffPoint, interview with hiring manager, reference check and an aptitude test.

How can you apply for this role?

You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool Talent Adore. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 11th of March. Please note, that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. All applications should be submitted through our website. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Consultant Mia Viskari (mia.viskari@staffpoint.fi, 050 449 1481).

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The DANNEMANN Group is a Swiss owner-managed company with a heritage in tobacco expertise since 1864. Our passion and dedication have made us a leading global manufacturer of cigarillos. With a long-term business perspective, we constantly strive to innovate and improve the quality of our products. Our goal is to build strong brands for premium cigarillos. To achieve this, we invest in the right people, brands and opportunities. More than 5,000 dedicated team members all over the world focus on a single mission: smiling consumers, loyal to our brands.