Junior Field Sales Representative (Munich) (m f d)

📋 Description

• • Are you a driven, outgoing individual with a passion for the culinary world and a knack for building relationships? Saltz is seeking a motivated Junior Field Sales Representative to join our dynamic team in Munich. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a food tech revolution, connecting passionate chefs with exceptional producers through our innovative digital marketplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy face-to-face interactions, and are eager to make a tangible impact, this role is for you.
• • At Saltz, we are fundamentally reshaping the way the food industry sources its ingredients. We're cutting through the complexities of traditional distribution channels, eliminating hidden costs, and fostering direct connections between culinary professionals and the artisans who produce the finest foods. Our platform is designed to empower chefs by providing them with unparalleled access to a diverse and high-quality range of fresh ingredients, from local farms to international specialists, all with complete transparency. For producers, Saltz opens up a global market instantly, enabling even small-scale operations to reach a vast network of potential customers across multiple countries overnight. We are a venture capital-backed, rapidly expanding startup with an audacious vision: to create a seamless, efficient, and transparent ecosystem for fresh food by connecting thousands of suppliers with thousands of chefs in hundreds of cities worldwide.
• • As a Junior Field Sales Representative, you will be the face of Saltz in the vibrant Munich culinary scene. Your primary responsibility will be to engage directly with restaurant chefs and owners, introducing them to the transformative benefits of our marketplace. You will be instrumental in demonstrating how Saltz simplifies their procurement processes, enhances their access to unique ingredients, and ultimately makes their lives easier. This role is highly autonomous, requiring you to plan and manage your weekly schedule effectively, aiming to conduct approximately 10-15 client meetings per week. Your proactive follow-up will be crucial to nurturing leads and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new partners.
• • Your day-to-day activities will involve actively seeking out and visiting restaurants and kitchens throughout Munich. You will be responsible for presenting compelling demonstrations of the Saltz application, showcasing its user-friendly interface and its ability to streamline ingredient ordering and management. Building trust and rapport with chefs and kitchen managers will be paramount. You will meticulously document your interactions, progress, and client feedback using our CRM system and other essential tools, ensuring that the entire Saltz team is well-informed and can provide you with the necessary support to succeed. This collaborative approach ensures that every client interaction contributes to our collective growth and understanding of the market.
• • We are looking for individuals who possess an innate understanding of the gastronomy sector, whether gained through experience in a professional kitchen, managing a busy bar, or excelling in a high-touch hospitality role like a concierge. We are particularly enthusiastic about welcoming career changers who bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective. Prior experience in sales internships or customer-facing roles, even part-time, will be considered a significant advantage. The ideal candidate is energized by the prospect of being out in the field, navigating the dynamic kitchen environments, and forging genuine, face-to-face relationships with culinary professionals. A proactive, problem-solving mindset is essential, as is the confidence to lead conversations, actively listen to client needs, and effectively close deals.
• • This role demands a high level of self-motivation and organizational skill. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to manage your own workflow, plan your routes, and prioritize your client engagements. We believe in empowering our team members and providing them with the trust and resources needed to excel. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside mature, intelligent, and entrepreneurial individuals who are deeply passionate about the food industry and are recognized experts in their respective fields. This is more than just a sales job; it's an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that is making a real difference in the culinary world. Your success will be directly tied to the growth and adoption of the Saltz platform within the Munich market, contributing to our overarching goal of creating a more connected and efficient food supply chain.
• • We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Saltz Marketplace, UAB is an equal opportunity employer that respects and empowers every individual. We are dedicated to a transparent, inclusive, and non-discriminatory recruitment process and employment practices, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive with us.