Field Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Advise customers directly at their business locations regarding product assortment
• Acquire new customers through active prospecting and market sensing
• Act as a problem solver and trusted partner for hospitality and gastronomy clients
• Independently plan appointments and manage customer networks
• Collaborate with internal customer management, wholesale markets, and delivery teams

Requirements

• Completed vocational training in trade or sales (e.g., Wholesale Merchant) or comparable commercial qualification
• Alternatively, experience in gastronomy (e.g., Chef, Restaurant Manager) looking to transition into sales
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Proven ability in active customer acquisition and negotiation
• High level of empathy and service orientation
• Proficiency with digital tools such as tablets
• Valid Class B driver's license
• Local residency within the assigned sales territory

Benefits

• Fair working conditions under a collective agreement
• 30 days of vacation
• Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Attractive company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company car available for private use
• Modern equipment including iPhone and iPad
• Monthly meal allowance (for tariff employees)
• Flexible, customer-oriented working hours
• Comprehensive onboarding and individual training opportunities
• Employee discounts in METRO markets and corporate benefits network