Key Account Manager -
Meat Wholesale (m/f/d)
About Us
We bring quality meat from around the world to tables across Germany. Since 1981, we have been importing meat specialties from Meat 2000 Fleischhandelsgesellschaft mbH and have grown to become one of the leading importers—particularly of premium meat from South America. As part of the heristo Group, we also benefit from comprehensive expertise under one roof. Join us and become part of a strong group where each individual’s uniqueness is valued just as much as team spirit.
Your Benefits
You’ll work in a clearly operational sales role with a high degree of autonomy and direct influence on business success. As a Key Account Manager, you’ll manage established client relationships, negotiate independently, and actively shape your business in day-to-day operations. The focus is on staying close to the market, clients, and the team.
The role is designed to be office-based: personal interaction within the team and close collaboration with related departments characterize your day-to-day work. You’ll work in a specialized environment with short decision-making paths, clear responsibilities, and the opportunity to further develop your expertise in key account management.
Here’s what you’ll be able to accomplish with us
- You will be responsible for the sales and resale of meat products in an international setting and will manage your business while taking into account quality, origin, market prices, and individual customer requirements
- You will nurture and develop long-term customer relationships, identify needs early on, and translate them into tailored, cost-effective solutions
- Working closely with suppliers, producers, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure stable product availability and compliance with defined quality standards
- You will ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements regarding the sale, storage, and transport of meat products are met
- You are responsible for compiling, maintaining, and updating the relevant documentation as part of IFS certification and ensure that certificates from service providers and producers remain current
Here’s what will impress us
- You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or hold a degree in business administration with a focus on trade, logistics, or sales, and possess a solid understanding of business management
- You have several years of experience in key account management or sales, ideally in the meat wholesale industry, and are familiar with industry-specific requirements from practical experience
- You are a strong negotiator with deep market knowledge and are able to build, develop, and successfully manage customer relationships for the long term
- You have in-depth knowledge of the legal framework in the food trade as well as a good understanding of quality assurance and relevant certifications (e.g., IFS)
- You work independently, in a structured and reliable manner, demonstrate team spirit, and are proficient in using MS Office and, ideally, SAP
Multiple Benefits: What We Offer
Becoming part of Meat 2000 is worthwhile in many ways. In addition to the advantages we offer you under the umbrella of the heristo Group, you’ll benefit from our special Meat 2000 perks. Here’s a small selection…
- Flexible work hours
- 30 days of vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Shopping Perks
- Employee events
- Job Bike
- Job Ticket Subsidy
Any questions? It’s free.
Whether you have a general question or specific interest: I’m happy to answer any questions you may have!
By email or directly by phone.
Tim Landwehr
HR Manager
Tel: +49 5424 299 382
TLandwehr@heristo.com