Field Sales Representative – Aachen / Düsseldorf

Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Field Sales Representative for Jack Link's EMEA managing retail and customer relations in Germany. Responsible for achieving sales goals and expanding distribution channels in the defined sales area.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a defined customer base in the retail and petrol station sectors and acquire new customers within the assigned sales territory
Revenue and target responsibility: achieve established sales targets and increase revenue through effective sales strategies
Drive throughput and expand distribution, ensure cost-effective inventory levels at customer sites, and actively promote sales through targeted promotions
Strengthen brand presence by maintaining, securing, and expanding "Perfect Shelf" concepts on shelves
Advise and influence customers based on market and customer situations regarding sales-driven ordering, product supply, primary and secondary placements, and initiate merchandising and promotional activities
Active selling, particularly as part of KAM promotions, in-store marketing campaigns, and coupon/talon promotions
Efficient route planning based on a defined visitation sequence or customer-specific special tours using CRM software (Salesforce)
Represent the company at trade fairs and exhibitions; prepare reports and provide regional feedback to your supervisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

EU citizenship and/or a valid work permit required
At least a completed commercial apprenticeship (vocational training) or higher qualification
Several years of field sales experience, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods sales
Strong sales and negotiation skills, with experience in customer account management
Independent working style with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Excellent communication skills, persuasiveness, and ability to work in a team
Analytical thinking
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Confident user of MS Office and CRM systems
Strong alignment with our company values
Willingness to travel frequently within Germany, including overnight stays
Fluent in German and basic knowledge of English
Driving license class B (car)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed salary combined with performance-based bonus — your success directly pays off
Company car, including private use
Autonomous field sales role with significant scope for initiative
Flat hierarchy and short decision-making lines
Bike leasing and attractive health benefits
Company pension scheme
Appreciative, collegial corporate culture
Room for personal ideas and development — we don't stand still

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Hard Skills & Tools

field sales experiencesales strategiescustomer account managementnegotiation skillsanalytical thinkingmerchandisingpromotional activitiesroute planning

Soft Skills

independent working styleinitiativeflexibilityexcellent communication skillspersuasivenessteamworkproactive mindsetsolution-oriented mindset

Certifications

commercial apprenticeshipvalid work permitdriving license class B