Field Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Advise hospitality and gastronomy customers directly at their locations to identify business potential and product needs
• Actively acquire new clients through a proactive "hunter" mindset, especially during new business openings
• Build and maintain long-term, high-level partnerships with diverse clients, from chefs to restaurant owners
• Act as a reliable problem-solver and point of contact to ensure smooth cooperation and customer satisfaction
• Independently plan appointments and manage your sales territory within Deutz, Porz, Kalk, and Bergisch Gladbach
• Collaborate with internal customer management, wholesale markets, and delivery teams to provide optimal service

Requirements

• Completed vocational training in trade, sales, or a comparable commercial field
• Alternatively, significant experience in the gastronomy industry (e.g., Chef, Restaurant Manager, or Hotel Specialist) looking to transition into sales
• Strong communication skills and a natural talent for networking and relationship building
• Proven ability to actively acquire new customers and close sales processes
• Digital literacy and comfort using modern technical equipment such as tablets and smartphones
• Valid Class B driver's license
• Current residency within the assigned sales territory

Benefits

• Competitive salary between €40,000 and €45,000 gross per year, including success bonuses
• Company car available for both professional and private use
• 30 days of vacation plus Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Modern work equipment including iPhone and iPad
• Flexible, customer-oriented working hours that you can plan independently
• Comprehensive onboarding and individual development opportunities through regular training
• Employee discounts at METRO markets and access to "Corporate Benefits" partner network

About the Company

METRO Deutschland GmbH is a leading wholesale company with over 10,000 dedicated employees, 102 wholesale markets, and 11 delivery depots across Germany. We serve approximately three million professional customers in the gastronomy and large-scale consumer sectors, providing them with a diverse assortment and first-class services.