Export Sales Manager DACH - FMCG Food

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FMCG company seeks an Export Sales Manager for the DACH region. This home-based role focuses on driving growth, managing distributor relationships, and contributing to overall European strategy. Ideal candidates will have FMCG experience and be fluent in German and English.

Benefits

Cash Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales/Account Management/Business Development within FMCG.
• Direct experience managing distributors.
• Strong understanding of the German market.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth in DACH region across product categories.
• Manage relationships with in-market distributors.
• Deliver sales, spend, and profit targets.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Business Development

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Financial acumen

Job description

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Export Sales Manager DACH - FMCG Food, watford, hertfordshire

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Allexo Search

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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:

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.

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, National Accounts