Area Manager (m/f/d) - Food Service / Hospitality

Allow us to introduce ourselves: We are Hügli—an international food company in Europe. We are at the heart of the industry and at the forefront when it comes to soups, sauces, seasonings, ready-to-eat meals, desserts, and gourmet specialties. Founded in Switzerland in 1935, we are now one of Europe’s leading providers of shelf-stable convenience products.

Authentic flavor is always at the heart of what we do. With our passion for genuine products, our efficient processes, and our future-proof organization, we are the perfect partner. For professional foodservice kitchens, brand owners, the food processing industry, and food retailers. Our solutions are as unique as your ideas.

• You’ll actively develop your sales territory and take responsibility for customer and revenue growth in your district.
• You’ll be close to our customers: A significant part of your week will be spent on-site with our customers—engaging directly with kitchens, businesses, and decision-makers.
• You’ll continue to build on existing customer relationships and acquire new customers and business opportunities.
• You identify needs and sales opportunities and develop tailored solutions for your customers based on them.
• You plan your customer visits and activities independently and organize your territory efficiently.
• You monitor market trends and use your insights to tap into new opportunities.
• You’ll work closely with the retail division, Key Account Management, and the inside sales team to ensure that opportunities are leveraged collaboratively.
• You take a holistic approach to sales: What matters most to you isn’t the channel through which a customer places an order, but how we can develop that relationship together and provide successful, long-term support.
• You contribute new ideas, challenge existing approaches, and actively help shape changes and new sales channels.

• You enjoy being on the go, are outgoing and approachable, and can win others over to your ideas. At the same time, you work independently and take responsibility for your results.
• Experience in direct customer contact and a passion for sales, consulting, and networking
• A background in gastronomy, institutional food service, catering, or the hospitality industry—or, alternatively, experience in foodservice field sales
• Experience as a kitchen manager, assistant kitchen manager, sous chef, operations manager, or catering manager also provides an excellent foundation for this role
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication skills, a commitment to service, and a keen sense for different types of customers
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the drive not only to manage your territory but also to actively develop it
• Openness to change, new distribution channels, and collaboration with various sales partners

• Health
  With HANSEFIT, all employees can take advantage of sports, leisure, and wellness programs throughout Germany. In addition, our JobRad program offers the opportunity to stay active and get around in an eco-friendly way 
• Career Development Opportunities
  We offercareer development opportunities in an international environment. Through our training campus, we provide a wide range of professional development programs and regular training sessions. 
• Company Events
  A wide variety of company events foster a great sense of community and a family-like work atmosphere
• Fair Wages and Benefits
  Our attractive financial benefits include a company pension plan, vacation pay, a special annual bonus, employee profit-sharing, and anniversary bonuses

Then don't waste any time—send us your compelling application through our online application portal.