Project Manager for Market Development of Danish Organic Products

Do you want to help strengthen the sales of Danish organic products on some of our most important export markets?

Do you want to help strengthen the sales of Danish organic products on some of our key export markets?

At the Organic Denmark Association, we work to create growth in demand for organic, and to strengthen Danish companies' positions internationally. Therefore we implement projects and market actions in close collaboration with companies, trade organizations, authorities and international partners. We are seeking a project manager who can drive and coordinate international market projects and help translate ideas into concrete activities and results on markets such as Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Your main tasks

You will lead and coordinate market development projects.

Your tasks will include

• plan, coordinate and carry out project activities
• ensure progress, follow-up and quality in the projects
• collaborate with companies, export actors, authorities and other stakeholders
• plan and carry out activities in Denmark and on selected export markets
• contribute to project development
• reporting and follow-up on the projects’ goals, results and finances

We expect that you

• are a skilled project manager, eager for project management and preferably experienced with grant-funded projects
• have experience driving projects with many stakeholders
• are strong in planning, coordinating and follow-up
• have experience with project economics and reporting
• have understanding of international market development, sales, export or business development
• writes and speaks Danish and English at a high level
• have a relevant advanced education e.g. cand.merc. in international business, marketing or similar

We value that you

• take responsibility and create progress
• work in a structured way and manage to maintain an overview in complex processes
• are good at building relationships and establishing trustful collaborations internally and externally
• are proactive, energetic and persistent
• are curious and want to develop new solutions together with others
• contribute positively to the community and collaboration with colleagues

You will be part of the Project and HR team at the Organic Denmark Association

You will be part of the Organic Denmark Association’s Project and HR team, which works with development and management of national and international projects as well as supporting the organization’s development.

The team is characterized by high professionalism, strong commitment and a daily life with many collaboration interfaces across the organization and with external partners.

You report to the Project and HR Manager Mette Villekær.

We offer

• fantastic capable and engaged colleagues
• a meaningful job with great societal relevance
• opportunity to work with international market development
• great freedom and responsibility in tackling tasks
• flexible working conditions, the possibility of working from home and partially paid organic lunch
• a workplace with room to grow, strong values and an informal culture

Salary and employment terms

The position is full-time with the workplace at Agro Food Park in Aarhus. Travel activity in Denmark and on selected international markets can be expected.

Salary is set according to qualifications and experience. For the right candidate we expect a salary level in the region of DKK 40,000-45,000 per month plus pension.

Expected start: 1 January 2027.

Application deadline

Please send your application and CV no later than 11 November 2026. We expect to conduct interviews in week 47. Apply for the position here *Link coming soon*

If you would like further information, you are welcome to contact Project and HR Manager Mette Villekær at tel. 4190 2017

About the Organic Denmark Association

The Organic Denmark Association is Denmark’s leading organization for organic farmers, businesses, professional kitchens and consumers. We work for more and better organic, through market development, innovation, political advocacy and strong partnerships.

Our vision is a world that thinks and acts organically. Therefore we work every day to create sustainable solutions for the benefit of nature, animals and people.