Export Sales Manager DACH - FMCG Food

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FMCG company is looking for a Regional Business Manager to drive growth in the DACH markets. This home-based role requires fluency in German and significant experience in sales management within FMCG. The position offers a competitive salary package, significant impact potential, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Cash Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales/Account Management/Business Development within branded FMCG businesses.
• Direct experience managing distributors in the German market.
• Willingness to travel monthly to bimonthly within the DACH region.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and strategy across the DACH region.
• Manage and grow relationships with in-market distributors.
• Deliver sales, spend, and profit targets aligned with company objectives.

Skills

Fluency in German

Sales Management

Business Development

Financial Analysis

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Business Manager to join a rapidly expanding international division of a leading UK FMCG company. This newly created role is crucial to our success in the DACH markets (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and offers a unique blend of start-up energy with big-brand capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business growth and strategy across the DACH region, focusing on both existing and new product categories
• Manage and grow relationships with in-market distributors, establishing new partnerships where necessary
• Develop and execute joint annual plans with customers, ensuring proper implementation of pricing structures
• Deliver sales, spend, and profit targets aligned with company objectives
• Contribute to the wider European strategy and execution
• Manage all systems, processes, and housekeeping related to your accounts

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fluency in German and English
• Experience in Sales/Account Management/Business Development within branded FMCG businesses
• Direct experience managing distributors and a strong understanding of the German market
• Financial acumen, including the ability to assess value chains and analyse sales data
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with a wider team
• Willingness to travel monthly to bimonthly within the DACH region

Location:

Home-based with regular travel to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Package:

£60,000 - £70,000 + £Cash Car Allowance + Bonus + Bens

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact in a dynamic, international FMCG environment. If you're ready to take on this challenge and grow with a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience

Export Sales, Accounts