Junior Sales Manager(m/f/d) Career Changers are welcome!

📋 Description

• • Are you passionate about the culinary world and eager to bridge the gap between exceptional food producers and discerning chefs? Saltz is seeking an ambitious and driven Junior Sales Manager to join our dynamic team in Budapest. This is a unique opportunity to enter the exciting world of food tech and make a tangible impact on how restaurants source their ingredients. We are a fast-growing, VC-backed startup revolutionizing the culinary supply chain, and we believe in empowering our team members to drive success.
• • At Saltz, we are on a mission to create the premier digital marketplace for high-quality ingredients. We aim to dismantle the traditional, often opaque, distribution networks that hinder chefs from accessing the best products and producers from reaching a wider market. Our platform provides chefs with unparalleled transparency and access to a diverse range of fresh ingredients, from local farms to international artisans. Simultaneously, we offer producers a gateway to a global customer base, enabling rapid expansion and increased sales opportunities. Imagine an oyster farm connecting with hundreds of restaurants across multiple countries overnight – that's the transformative power of Saltz.
• • As a Junior Sales Manager, you will be at the forefront of our growth, acting as a crucial link between Saltz and the vibrant restaurant community. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with chefs, restaurant owners, and culinary professionals, introducing them to the Saltz marketplace and demonstrating how our platform can significantly simplify and enhance their ingredient sourcing processes. This role is inherently field-based, requiring you to be proactive, personable, and persistent in building strong, lasting relationships.
• • Your day-to-day activities will involve actively visiting restaurants and kitchens within your assigned territory. You will be responsible for scheduling and conducting approximately 10-15 meetings per week, ensuring thorough follow-up to nurture leads and convert prospects into loyal Saltz users. This will involve planning your weekly schedule strategically, with support and guidance available when needed, to ensure you are on track to meet and exceed your sales targets. A key part of your role will be to deliver compelling demonstrations of the Saltz application, showcasing its user-friendly interface and the tangible benefits it offers in streamlining the ordering process and ensuring reliability.
• • To effectively manage your pipeline and track your progress, you will be trained on and utilize our CRM system, along with other essential sales tools. Maintaining detailed and accurate records of your interactions and progress is vital, as it allows the entire team to provide you with the best possible support and collaborate effectively towards shared goals. This role demands a proactive approach to learning and a commitment to leveraging technology to optimize your sales efforts.
• • We are particularly interested in candidates who possess a deep understanding of the fast-paced gastronomy sector. Whether you have direct experience running a kitchen, managing a busy bar, or excelling in a high-touch hospitality role like a concierge, your insights into the industry's demands and challenges will be invaluable. We strongly encourage career changers to apply; if you have prior sales internships or customer-facing roles, these experiences will be considered a significant asset. Your ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and build rapport with culinary professionals is paramount.
• • The ideal candidate is energized by the prospect of being out in the field, confidently walking into kitchens, and establishing genuine, face-to-face connections with chefs and managers. Excellent communication skills are essential, with a requirement for very good oral and written proficiency in both Hungarian and English. You should be comfortable initiating and leading conversations, demonstrating active listening skills, adeptly solving problems, and confidently guiding potential clients towards a successful deal closure. Fluency in additional languages beyond Hungarian or English is considered a strong advantage and will be highly valued.
• • This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding startup. You will work alongside a team of mature, intelligent, and entrepreneurial individuals who are passionate experts in their respective fields. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation and dedication are recognized and rewarded. Join us at Saltz and become an integral part of shaping the future of the food industry.