Food & Beverage ProductionFull time
5 Nov
Customer Development Manager – Germany (m/f/d) | Foodservice & Convenience
Frankfurt, Germany
Full time
Customer Development Manager – Germany (m/f/d)
Food & Beverage | Foodservice | Convenience | QSR
Our client is a large, well-established international company operating within the food & beverage industry, offering innovative products and equipment-based solutions across a variety of consumer channels.
As part of its continued growth and market development activities, the company is looking for a motivated and commercially driven Customer Development Manager – Germany (m/f/d) to strengthen its presence in the German market and develop new business opportunities.
The role focuses on building customer relationships, developing distribution opportunities and introducing innovative equipment-based solutions across foodservice, convenience retail, quick-service restaurants (QSR), travel and leisure channels.
This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting customers, opening new doors and taking ownership of commercial development within an established international business.
Your Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities across the German market, with a focus on equipment-based foodservice solutions.
Approach and acquire new customers within foodservice, QSR, convenience retail, petrol station networks, travel, leisure and entertainment channels.
Present innovative products and equipment-based solutions, demonstrating their commercial benefits to potential customers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, developing long-term partnerships and identifying opportunities for further growth.
Manage the customer development process from initial contact and product presentation through commercial negotiations to successful implementation.
Develop customer-specific commercial proposals and business plans based on individual requirements and market opportunities.
Take ownership of customer accounts, sales planning, forecasting and commercial performance.
Work closely with internal teams, including technical support, supply chain, marketing and product development, to ensure successful customer onboarding and ongoing support.
Monitor market developments, customer needs and competitor activities to identify further business opportunities.
Regularly visit customers and potential partners throughout Germany to strengthen relationships and support commercial growth.
Your Profile
Experience in business development, sales or account management, ideally within foodservice, convenience, QSR or related industries.
Commercial experience with equipment-based products or solutions, ideally within foodservice, beverage equipment, dispensing systems or comparable categories.
An understanding of solution-selling approaches, particularly where equipment is combined with ongoing product supply or customer service.
An existing network within foodservice, convenience retail, petrol stations, QSR or related channels would be a strong advantage.
Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the confidence to approach new customers and develop relationships independently.
A proactive, hands-on and commercially minded personality who enjoys customer interaction and new business development.
The ability to work independently, take initiative and find practical solutions to commercial challenges.
Strong organisational skills and confidence in managing customer relationships, sales activities and commercial targets.
A resilient, adaptable and positive approach, with the motivation to succeed in a dynamic environment.
Fluent German and good English language skills for communication within an international organisation.
Willingness to travel regularly throughout Germany.
Additional advantages:
Technical understanding of equipment-based foodservice solutions.
Experience in equipment demonstrations, installations or customer implementation.
Familiarity with the beverage industry or related foodservice concepts.
Experience in joint business planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience and motivation.