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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Vertriebsmitarbeiter im Außendienst

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKoblenz, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed vocational qualification in trade or sales, such as wholesale merchant or insurance clerk, or a comparable commercial qualification; alternatively, successful field-sales experience or experience in hospitality, such as cook, restaurant manager, or hotel specialist.
  • Strong communication and sales ability, including the ability to build networks.
  • Ability and motivation to acquire new customers, with the stamina and negotiation skills to close acquisition processes.
  • Friendliness, service orientation, empathy, and ability to adapt quickly to different customers.
  • Confidence in customer interactions and ability to foster partnership-based collaboration.
  • Comfort using modern technical equipment such as tablets.
  • A valid Class B driver's license.
  • Current residence within the sales territory.

Responsibilities

  • Advise customers at their businesses on the product range and identify opportunities to help their businesses succeed.
  • Acquire new customers, including visiting newly opened businesses to introduce METRO's services and products.
  • Resolve customer problems quickly and effectively to ensure lasting, smooth collaboration.
  • Plan appointments independently, manage sales performance, and maintain customer networks.
  • Coordinate with inside customer management, the wholesale market, and delivery teams to provide customers with effective service and support.

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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