Area Manager – Italian Wine & Delicatessen (On-Trade Segment)
GES Sorrentino GmbH & Co. KG
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Active management and expansion of the existing customer base within your sales region (Central / Southern Germany)
- Targeted acquisition of new customers in the on-trade channel
- Supervision and management of sales agencies operating in your region, with responsibility for meeting targets
- Accompanying export managers from our Italian partners on strategically important customer visits
- Close coordination and joint visit planning with headquarters
- Implementation of modern marketing and sales concepts to strengthen customer loyalty
- Market monitoring and competitor analysis
- Recording and processing orders using our modern SAP system
Requirements
- Proven field sales experience, ideally in wine, delicatessen, or premium FMCG
- Strong affinity for Italian culinary culture
- Experience working with external sales partners (e.g., agencies)
- Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills and confident presence with customers
- Good English skills (required for working with export managers and international partners)
- Knowledge of Italian is a clear advantage
- Willingness to travel within your region
Benefits
- Varied and responsible role with substantial scope for initiative
- Established product portfolio featuring exclusive Italian brands
- Support from a dedicated marketing and inside sales team
- SAP-based system for efficient order processing
- Attractive compensation package including a company car for private use
- Long-term prospects in a stable, growing company
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
field sales experiencecustomer acquisitionmarket monitoringcompetitor analysisorder processingSAP
Soft skills
independent working stylestructured working stylegoal-orientedstrong communication skillsconfident presence