International Projects & Operations Specialist

Melissa Kikizas S.A. is a major Greek company operating in the FMCG industry with leading positions in its categories and strong exporting presence in more than 45 countries. Our main brands are: Melissa, Stella, Primo Gusto, Αvez, Vlaha, and Terra Creta Olive Oil. Additionally, we are the exclusive distributors of KraftHeinz and Del Monte in Greece. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation and its people, Melissa Kikizas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for eight years, achieving 3rd place in both 2025 and 2026.

Due to our continuous growth, we are looking to recruit a detail-oriented and higly organized International Projects & Operations Specialist to join our Exports Department. The role reports directly to the Exports Area Manager and is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and operational management of international projects, with a strong focus on new product development and successful implementation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manages Private Label projects end-to-end, from onboarding and launch through to ongoing management
• Coordinates QA, R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Legal and Marketing teams in the development of new products
• Manages retailer platforms and ensures compliance with product specifications, artworks, nutritional information, regulatory requirements and sustainability standards
• Oversees all operational activities through to production readiness and the first shipment
• Organizes and participates in customer visits, factory visits, presentations and hospitality activities
• Manages the company’s operational participation in international food exhibitions and trade fairs
• Coordinates multiple stakeholders across several concurrent international projects
• Monitors budgets and oversees forecasting to ensure accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field
• An MBA or a Master’s degree will be considered an asset
• 4–6 years of experience in operational management, project management or international business roles
• Fluency in both English and Greek (written and spoken)
• Strong communication, relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrated expertise in Operations and Project Management, with a strong focus on effective execution
• Strong understanding of international markets and cross-cultural business environments
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with SAP architecture will be considered an asset

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Private health insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programm for high performing teams and individuals

Melissa Kikizas SA offers equal opportunities to all, regardless of religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, gender or origin.

All CVs will be treated with complete confidentiality. The company will only contact candidates whose CVs meet the required qualifications and criteria.