Regional Sales Manager - DACH

Michael Page (UK); England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Business Manager for the DACH region. In this pivotal role, you will lead business growth by developing strategic plans and ensuring alignment with company objectives. Your expertise in sales management and understanding of the German retail market will be crucial as you manage distributors and drive performance. This home-based position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Excellent Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing distributors in the FMCG sector.
• Fluent in German with a strong grasp of the retail market.

Responsibilities

• Develop joint annual plans with customers and track progress.
• Drive business growth in the DACH region and meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Business Development

German Language

Sales Data Analysis

Job description

• You'll be instrumental in delivering the DACH retailer growth for an FMCG leader
• Drive the German business through distributors for a branded food business

About Our Client

With a wide portfolio of brands and a presence in more than 95% of British households, this FMCG brand leader is one of the top 3 ambient food suppliers in the UK.

Job Description

Your day-to-day activities will include developing joint annual plans with your customers, tracking progress against the plan, and ensuring pricing structures are implemented correctly and on time. You will contribute to the wider team's success with input into the European strategy and execution.

As the next Regional Business Manager (DACH), you'll be leading the charge in driving business growth in the region. You will be instrumental in delivering compelling plans and arguments to support goals. Your remit will be to deliver sales spend and profit targets, ensuring your numbers and forecasts align with company objectives. Due to international expansion, this is a newly created role and crucial to the success in the DACH markets.

The Successful Applicant

• Direct experience of managing distributors
• Must be able to speak fluent German with a strong understanding of the German retail market
• Demonstrable experience in Sales /Account Management/ Business development in branded FMCG businesses
• Able to work independently (with support of the wider team and access to a best-in-class training program)
• Financial understanding including assessing value chains
• At ease with sales data analysis and systems
• Ability to travel to Germany, Austria and Switzerland on a monthly to bimonthly basis.

What's on Offer

£65k-£75k + car allowance + excellent benefits scheme

Home based contract