
Sales & Operations Manager – Grocery Retail, FMCG, Retail
Retail.me GmbH
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lüneburg • Germany
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About the role
- Responsibility for sales activities across the entire customer lifecycle – from acquisition through account management to growth of existing customers
- Build and maintain sustainable customer relationships, ideally in grocery retail
- Customer Success Management: ensure successful onboarding and high customer satisfaction
- Support the rollout of our software at customer sites, including training and guidance during the initial phase
- Plan, manage and execute projects operationally (both customer-facing and internal)
- Work closely with the executive team on strategic and operational topics
- Direct coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Monitor and optimize workflows and interfaces
- Quickly and independently respond to operational challenges in day-to-day business
- Identify and implement new processes and methods to increase efficiency
- Actively contribute to the ongoing development of the company and our solutions
- Interest in marketing topics and support in the execution of sales and marketing projects
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, e.g., in Sales, Key Account Management or Customer Success
- Experience in grocery retail (retailer or FMCG) and/or in a software/SaaS environment
- Existing network and contacts in grocery retail are a plus
- Strong hands-on mentality and a willingness to take responsibility
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style
- Strong communicator, persuasive and confident in customer interactions
- Excellent German language skills, both spoken and written
- Driver’s license (Class B) and willingness to travel occasionally
Benefits
- Work in an ambitious startup
- The chance to actively build and take on responsibility
- Direct insight into Sales, FMCG and startup structures
- Attractive city-center office (modern, central, easily accessible)
- A motivated team, short decision-making processes and honest feedback
- Flexible working hours and the possibility for hybrid work – our office in the heart of Lüneburg is available to you
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Customer Success ManagementProject ManagementSalesKey Account ManagementOnboardingWorkflow OptimizationProcess ImprovementTrainingSoftware RolloutMarketing Support
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunicationPersuasivenessProblem SolvingIndependenceResponsibilityStructured Working StyleSolution OrientationHands-on MentalityTeam Coordination
Certifications
Driver's License Class B