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Red Bull

Manufactures and markets energy drinks

Head of Field Sales

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFuschl, Austria€3.9k /mo

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of relevant experience in Field Sales, FMCG, or a comparable sales-related function, including several years with leadership responsibility.
  • Demonstrated strength in people leadership, coaching, and talent development, with the ability to lead ambitious teams through clarity, trust, and consistent execution.
  • A growth mindset, strong ownership, ability to identify opportunities and challenge the status quo, and ability to mobilize diverse stakeholders toward a shared direction.
  • Strong strategic, commercial, and analytical capabilities, with experience in business planning, performance management, and successfully managing growth, profitability, and resources.
  • Deep understanding of the Austrian retail and FMCG landscape, and ability to translate data and insights into clear priorities, effective strategies, and measurable results.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM, and reporting tools, and openness to new technologies, artificial intelligence, and data-driven ways of working.
  • A valid Class B driver's license and high willingness to be regularly present in the field throughout Austria.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the national Field Sales strategy in line with the global Win the Store ambition and the Right Store – Right Task – Right Player principle.
  • Own the annual business-planning process, including market and potential analysis, growth initiatives, KPI and resource planning, budgeting, business cases, and implementation tracking.
  • Steer the team through quantitative and qualitative targets and a scorecard focused on sales growth, store coverage, distribution, availability, visibility, chilled availability, and Perfect Store performance.
  • Prioritize resources and activities based on potential, influenceability, and expected business impact; establish ROI, profit per visit, and measurable sales uplifts as key decision criteria.
  • Ensure a transparent, fair, performance-oriented pay-for-performance approach based on team and individual goals.
  • Select, lead, motivate, and develop Territory Field Sales Managers and future sales talent.
  • Coach and guide the team regularly in the field, and conduct powerselling, powercoaching, and performance sessions connecting behavior and execution to business impact.
  • Lead as an ambassador of Red Bull values, creating an environment where talent grows and takes responsibility.
  • Direct the effective use of additional internal and external sales resources and agency partners.
  • Drive Win the Store execution through product availability, visibility, chilled presence, the right portfolio, additional placements, and brand-compliant point-of-sale communication.
  • Lead REACH as a growth lever by opening relevant outlets and distribution points, developing existing stores, and maintaining sustainable coverage with clear portfolio and visibility standards.
  • Prioritize high-potential stores and channels using data, aligning visit frequency, tasks, and resources with expected can volume and ROI.
  • Connect point of sale and headquarters, creating strong communication across Off Premise, especially among Field Sales, Key Account Management, Trade Marketing, and Insights, and fostering collaboration with On Premise and Marketing where it creates shared impact.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate, and value-creating use of the CRM system and other sales tools through clear standards, training, field accompaniment, and audits.
  • Develop Field Sales reporting that links activity to results and provides transparency on distribution, availability, execution, volume impact, and ROI.
  • Derive clear actions from data and insights at national, regional, channel, customer, and store levels, and follow through on implementation.
  • Help shape future CRM, artificial intelligence, and sales technologies that increase selling time, improve decisions, and strengthen store execution measurably.
  • Plan, manage, and ensure compliance with Field Sales budgets, including merchandising, agencies, tools, travel, and development initiatives.
  • Develop robust business cases for resources, initiatives, and technologies, prioritizing investments by growth potential, measurable uplift, and sustainable ROI.
  • Exchange best practices with the global Field Sales network and other country organizations, test new approaches, and scale successful solutions for Austria.
  • Build a strong internal and external network with retail partners, agencies, and relevant sales organizations.

About the Company

Red Bull

Manufactures and markets energy drinks

Red Bull makes and markets energy drinks. It focuses on a signature global beverage and uses a distinct marketing strategy to build the brand. How it works: the drink combines ingredients such as caffeine and sugars (originally based on Krating Daeng) and is carbonated for Western palates, distributed worldwide through large-scale marketing, sponsorships, and events to boost sales. How it differs: it remains privately held by the founding families, avoiding public funding, and relies on a marketing-heavy approach—extreme-sports sponsorships, high-profile events, and a strong brand identity—rather than conventional product features alone. What it aims to do: maintain leadership in the energy-drink category, grow globally through branding and partnerships, and continue expanding its product line and presence without going public.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Salzburg, Austria
Founded
1984

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