Field Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Advise customers directly at their business locations regarding product assortment
• Acquire new customers through active sales 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 experience in gastronomy (e.g., Chef, Restaurant Manager) looking to transition to sales
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Proven ability in customer acquisition and negotiation
• Empathy and service orientation
• Proficiency with digital tools like tablets
• Valid Class B driver's license
• Local residency within the sales territory

Benefits

• Fair working conditions under collective agreements
• 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

About the Company

METRO Deutschland GmbH operates 102 wholesale markets and 11 delivery depots across Germany, serving approximately three million customers in the gastronomy and large-scale consumer sectors.