DACH Regional Sales Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG branded food business seeks a DACH Regional Sales Manager to oversee and drive strategy in the DACH region. This remote role requires managing distributors, establishing relationships, and contributing to the European strategy within a highly collaborative team. Competitive salary and generous benefits are on offer for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

Home based remote working

Comprehensive healthcare and pension schemes

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Direct experience of managing distributors.
• Strong understanding of the German distribution and retail market.
• Ability to travel to the DACH regions monthly to bimonthly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing in-market distributors.
• Establish new relationships with DACH retailers.
• Develop joint annual plans with distributors.

Skills

Fluent / Business German

Sales / Account Management

Business Development

Sales Data Analysis

Job description

• Be pivotal in securing & launching food brands via DACH Distributors!
• Be part of a hugely successful FMCG International team for the DACH region.

About Our Client

A market leading FMCG branded food business with household brands across multiple categories. An established yet innovative brand owner dedicated and invested on driving their International presence!

Job Description

Working with a team of dedicated professionals, you'll be driving the business strategy in DACH cluster (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) across both existing (World Food) and new launch categories. Your remit is to manage and grow existing in-market distributors and establish new relationships to drive new brands to the DACH retailers. You will be responsible for prioritising opportunities amongst your markets, customers and brands.

Your day-to-day activities will include developing joint annual plans with your distributors, tracking progress against the plan, and ensuring pricing structures are implemented correctly. Responsible for all systems, processes and housekeeping related to your customers, you will contribute to the wider team success with input into the European strategy and execution.

The Successful Applicant

A successful DACH Regional Sales Manager will have:

• Direct experience of managing distributors
• Fluent / Business German
• Strong understanding of the German distribution and retail market
• Demonstrable experience in Sales /Account Management/ Business development in FMCG
• Able to work independently with support of the wider team and access to a best-in-class training
• Financial understanding including assessing value chains
• At ease with sales data analysis and systems
• Ability to travel to the DACH regions on a monthly to bimonthly basis

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Home based remote working
• Comprehensive healthcare and pension schemes
• Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth within an FMCG International team

If you've got a passion for FMCG and highly experienced of the DACH region, please apply!