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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Chef des ventes

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeNantes, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a BAC+3 to BAC+5 qualification in commerce.
  • Have substantial sales experience in food distribution, ideally in foodservice distribution.
  • Have proven experience managing a team of field sales representatives.
  • Have strong command of sales and commercialisation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to defining the commercial policy with the regional commercial director and implement it with the field sales team.
  • Contribute to preparing the sales budget and the team's objectives.
  • Be responsible for achieving the team's quantitative and qualitative objectives, and coordinate, lead, and monitor sales-force activity to optimize results.
  • Work in the field to follow each sales representative's individual performance.
  • Implement action plans to develop customer portfolios and grow sales territories.
  • Lead sales meetings and organize regional commercial events with the national events department.
  • Provide knowledge of the regional market and competitors.
  • Ensure effective communication and compliance with internal procedures across departments, including purchasing, logistics, and customer accounting.
  • As a member of the site's management committee, provide commercial reporting on the team.
  • Participate in recruiting future sales representatives and ensure their integration and team cohesion.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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