Description

As a Sales Director, you will shape the sales strategy for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, driving revenue growth while building strong partnerships with major retailers. This role involves leading a dynamic team, collaborating across functions, and adapting strategies to market trends.

Requirements

• •Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
• •Extensive FMCG sales experience in a similar role
• •Proven leadership track record
• •Strong commercial acumen, including P&L management
• •Deep understanding of the German retail landscape
• •Strategic yet hands-on approach
• •Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• •Fluency in German and English
• •Analytical approach to data
• •Results-oriented focus
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Ability to simplify complex challenges
• •Resilience in facing challenges
• •Commercial sense for business expansion

Tasks

• •Lead the national sales strategy to boost revenue and market share
• •Strengthen partnerships with major retailers like EDEKA and REWE
• •Own annual negotiations and joint business plans with retailers
• •Inspire and develop a high-performing sales team
• •Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
• •Drive commercial excellence through accurate forecasting and reporting
• •Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Category Management
• •Monitor market and competitor trends to identify growth opportunities
• •Adapt strategies quickly and precisely based on market insights
• •Own the sales P&L to ensure sustainable, profitable growth
• •Build trusted relationships with cross-functional leaders
• •Align commercial strategy and decision-making across teams
• •Deliver clear presentations that motivate stakeholders
• •Model a positive, high-energy leadership approach