Channel Sales Manager (Vape / FMCG)

Firstunion; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Firstunion is seeking a seasoned channel sales professional to own and grow our German-speaking markets. You will drive multi-channel expansion across Germany, craft localized sales plans, and act as a core team member with a primary focus on Germany while supporting other European markets.

You will address partner needs, coordinate internal resources, and track market dynamics to boost sell‑through and revenue.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent German and English written and spoken.
• 3+ years in channel sales within vape/tobacco/FMCG, with German market knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on sales experience.
• Proven negotiation, relationship-building and business development skills.
• Valid local driving licence and work permit or permanent residence.

Aufgaben

• Drive multi‑channel expansion in Germany, including tobacco shops, grocery, e‑commerce, and MD.
• Analyze market dynamics in Germany and DACH, craft localized sales plans.
• Act as core team member focused on Germany while supporting other European markets.
• Address partner needs, coordinate internal resources, deliver sales solutions.
• Monitor progress, track competitor actions, and provide customer insights.

Kenntnisse

German fluency

English fluency

Channel sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

We are a fast-growing vape / consumer goods company accelerating our footprint across Europe. We are looking for a seasoned channel sales professional to own and grow our German-speaking markets.

Your Role

• Drive multi‑channel expansion in Germany (tobacco shops, grocery, e‑commerce, MD, etc.) – build and sustain long‑term partnerships to hit revenue targets
• Analyze market dynamics in Germany and DACH region, craft localized sales plans to boost channel coverage and revenue
• Act as a core team member, with primary focus on Germany while supporting other European markets as needed
• Address partner needs promptly, coordinate internal resources, and deliver solutions that improve sell‑through performance
• Monitor channel sales progress, track competitor activities, identify opportunities, and feed customer insights back to the organisation

What You Bring

• Valid local driving licence
• Valid German work permit or permanent residence status (to be verified before interview)
• Fluent German, plus fluent English (written & spoken)
• 3+ years in channel sales within vape / tobacco / FMCG, with deep knowledge of the German market – existing relationships with grocery, tobacco, e‑commerce or MD channels are a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands‑on sales experience
• Proven track record in negotiation, relationship building, and business development – with measurable sales achievements
• Familiarity with German tobacco/vape regulations is preferred
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, and able to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment