Krombacher is hiring a Gebietsverkaufsleiter Gastronomie Düsseldorf (m/w/d)

About the Role

Lead and grow our hospitality sales territory in Düsseldorf by building strong customer relationships, developing tailored strategies, and representing premium beverage brands with passion. Drive growth through data analysis, trend recognition, and creative sales execution while being supported by comprehensive benefits and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop existing customer relationships in the assigned sales region through partnership-oriented collaboration
• Design and implement customized concepts and sustainable sales strategies
• Acquire new customers in the hospitality, hotel, event, and beverage wholesale sectors
• Establish and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Enthusiastically represent the brands Krombacher, Schweppes, Starnberger, Vöslauer, Proviant, Richard’s SUN Iced Tea, and Orangina
• Record all sales activities accurately in the CRM system
• Analyze market and customer data to inform business decisions
• Derive actionable measures to drive growth and achieve sales success
• Identify market trends and develop innovative sales approaches
• Independently and passionately implement sales strategies

Requirements

• Completed commercial, gastronomy-related training or degree in sales, marketing, or business administration
• Professional experience in field sales or in the hospitality and hotel industry
• Strong communication skills with confident negotiation abilities and a convincing presence
• Ability to think strategically
• Flexibility in work schedule and approach
• Strong hands-on mentality with a proactive attitude

Nice to Have

• Experience in the beverage or FMCG sector
• Established network within the hospitality industry
• Familiarity with popular restaurants, bars, cafés, clubs, and hotels in the greater Düsseldorf area

Benefits

• Company car available for private use
• Contribution to company pension scheme
• Exclusive external discounts through corporate benefits programs
• Non-cash compensation in the form of free beverages up to 540 liters per year
• 30 days of paid vacation annually
• Additional paid holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Option to lease a desired bicycle through the employer
• Engaging on-site onboarding in Krombach
• Onboarding event 'Bier nach Vier' including product tasting
• Personal guidance from a 'Krombuddy' during onboarding
• Dedicated employee app 'Krombacher2Go' for company news and networking
• Modern IT equipment including iPhone and iPad available for private use
• Use of an in-house CRM system for managing sales contacts
• Participation in company festivals, summer events, and team gatherings
• Open and communicative work environment encouraging contribution to company success
• Encouragement of personal initiative, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas

Compensation

Up to 540 liters of free beverages per year, company car for private use, pension contribution, and additional holiday benefits

Work Arrangement

Remote (Düsseldorf region)

Additional Information

• Onboarding takes place on-site in Krombach
• Includes the 'Bier nach Vier' onboarding event with product tasting
• Each new employee is supported by a 'Krombuddy' (onboarding mentor)
• iPhone and iPad are provided and may be used privately
• In-house CRM system is used for managing sales contacts
• Company festival, summer festival, and team events are part of the annual calendar