Senior Sales Manager - Germany

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Job description

Who will you be working for?

Our partner is a company that designs and produces customized plant-fiber solutions to replace plastic based food packaging.

Their mission: replace single-use plastic food packaging with 100% compostable products.

What is this job about?

In this position as Sales Consultant your goal is to generate new sales opportunities and build a great network of distributors on the German market.

On a daily basis, you talk to potential clients via LinkedIn, phone, emails, etc. and build strong relationships with them.

Your challenges

• Drive new business opportunities across Germany
• Develop a sales strategy for the German market
• Identify, target, and establish new accounts through cold-calling, networking, etc.
• Generate a high-value pipeline through strategic and targeted prospecting
• Connect with food service packaging distributor and nurture these relationships
• Negotiate with your prospects, tell them about your product, and close the deal
• Manage leads and provide great customer experience
• Prepare offers and follow up on your clients/projects
• Develop and reinforce the company’s position on the German market
• Develop a business plan to meet or exceed sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction objectives
• Provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed expectations

After 4-6 months you will be in charge of hiring and managing a team to help you grow the business!

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Who is this job made for?

This job is especially great for self employed sales consultants looking for a job opportunity that doesn’t take 100% of their time.

What do you need to apply?

• Language skills: proficient level in German & English
• 2+ years of experience in sales
• 6+ years of experience working with restaurants or distributors
• Recent experience in the food packaging industry
• Great communication & listening skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Driving licence and own car
• Great knowledge of the Office pack
• High interest in ecology and eco friendly products
• Ability to work with a self-employed/freelance contract
• Willingness to work at least 3 days with the company

Working mindset

• Organized & autonomous
• Goal-oriented & responsible
• Energetic & flexible

And if you already have experience in sustainable packaging you are the perfect fit!

Important: For this position you need to live in Germany.

Are you ready to start a new project and help the environment? It’s time to apply! Or tell a friend about this position :).