Country Manager Finland & DT Scandinavia, Ritmeester, Helsinki

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Country Manager Finland & Duty‑Free Scandinavia will lead and implement market strategies and annual plans for Finland and DF Scandinavia while managing marketing activities and distributor communication. The role includes budget and KPI planning, market and competitor analysis, P&L understanding, and operational tasks such as invoice control and approvals. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience in sales and marketing, 3 years in a leadership role, strong FMCG commercial skills, fluency in Finnish and English, and be prepared for extensive travel. This is a full‑time permanent position based in Helsinki with hybrid work, employed by Ritmeester B.V. via StaffPoint, and applications must be submitted through Talent Adore by 17 August. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. 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. Be a key driver of transformation and commercial success. Do you have a passion for performance, business partnering and creating real impact? The DANNEMANN Group in Finland is looking for a Country Manager Finland & Duty-Free Scandinavia 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 & DT Scandinavia, you will be responsible for implementing and further developing the market strategies and annual plans for both Finland and DT 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 marketing 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