Field Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Advise customers directly at their business locations on product assortment and potential
• Acquire new customers through active sales and market identification
• 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 experience in gastronomy (e.g., Chef, Restaurant Manager) looking to transition to sales
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Proven ability in active customer acquisition and negotiation
• Empathy and service orientation for diverse client types
• Digital literacy with tablets and modern technical equipment
• Valid Class B driver's license
• Residence within the sales territory

Benefits

• Salary between €40,000–€45,000 gross/year including success bonuses
• Company car available for private use
• 30 days of vacation
• Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Modern equipment (iPhone, iPad)
• Monthly meal allowance (for tariff employees)
• Employee discounts in METRO markets and partner networks

About the Company

METRO Deutschland GmbH is represented by more than 10,000 dedicated employees in 102 wholesale markets and 11 delivery depots throughout Germany. Around three million customers from the gastronomy and large-scale consumer sectors trust our diverse assortment and first-class services.