Field Sales Executive (m/f/d) - Cologne
Role Overview
As a Field Sales Executive at Saltz, you will engage directly with chefs and restaurant owners, introducing them to a marketplace designed to simplify their sourcing of fresh ingredients. Your role involves managing 10-15 meetings weekly, demonstrating the application in real environments, and using a CRM to track your progress. This is a mid-level position where your efforts will directly impact the growth of the company by expanding its client base in the culinary sector.
Perks & Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary with commission potential, a company card for commuting expenses, and the autonomy to manage your own schedule. You will work remotely while being supported by a team of experienced professionals in a culture that values transparency and inclusivity. Additionally, the company encourages personal growth and empowers employees to thrive in their roles.
Full Job Description
About us:
Saltz is an online food marketplace serving restaurants across multiple European markets. We help chefs and restaurants discover and source products from trusted local and international suppliers.
At Saltz, we believe the best ingredients should be accessible through one seamless marketplace experience. Restaurants purchase directly from Saltz and are fully supported across sales, logistics, customer support, account management, and claims handling. Through our catalogue and platform, we provide visibility into sourcing origins and product information, helping chefs make informed purchasing decisions and discover trusted suppliers worldwide.
We recently closed a €20M Series A backed by leading European venture funds. Our vision is to build the modern infrastructure layer for foodservice commerce - building the new standard for how the world sources food.
About the role:
Own Saltz.App expansion in your city! You’ll find and contact new venues, meet chefs and managers, show how the app works, and support their orders, from cozy lunch spots to Michelin-level places. We’ll train you, and give you room to own your day and your results.
You don't need a sales degree, you need grit, passion for gastronomy, and the drive to grow.
What your days will look like:
You’ll be out in the field, visiting restaurants and kitchens. Your mission is to introduce chefs and owners to a marketplace that actually makes their lives easier
You’ll manage about 10–15 meetings a week and you’ll be responsible for following up and making sure no one is left hanging
You will plan your weekly schedule (with guidance when needed) and work towards hitting or exceeding targets
You’ll show chefs a demo of our application, in their own environment, how Saltz makes ordering simple and reliable
You’ll use our CRM (don't worry, we’ll teach you!) and other tools to keep notes on your progress so the whole team can support you
What you need:
Whether you’ve run a kitchen, managed a bar, or worked as a concierge, you understand the fast-paced world of gastronomy. Career changers are welcomed! If you’ve done sales internships or part-time customer roles, that’s a huge plus too
You’re energized by being out in the field, walking into kitchens, and building face-to-face relationships with chefs and managers
Very good oral and written German and English skills
You’re comfortable leading a conversation. You know how to listen, solve problems, and confidently seal the deal
Bonus: You speak other languages fluently in addition to German or English
What you get:
OTE €48,000–€52,000+ and it is uncapped, so your earnings grow with your performance. Base: €36,000–€40,000
30 days of paid time off - because recharging is part of performing at your best
front-row access to the gastronomy world: from new restaurant openings and tastings to pop-up events, you'll be close in the industry you're selling to
The hardware you need to get started
A company card to cover commuting costs (€400 per month)
Autonomy and trust to manage your own workflow
Work with and be supported by mature, intelligent, entrepreneurial and fun people who are leading experts in their fields, driven by their passion for the industry
A great place to build your first sales career, as you'll learn by doing, hit real milestones, and have people around you who've done it before
Interview Process
We aim to keep our process fast, transparent, and focused on getting to know you.
Intro Chat (30 min) – A conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager to learn more about you, your motivations, and what you're looking for next.
Deep Dive (60 min) – A discussion with our Head of Sales to explore your previous experience, sales approach, and how you think about building and growing revenue.
Offer 🎉 – If everything aligns, we’ll move quickly with an offer and welcome you to the team.
Saltz Marketplace, UAB is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and empower each individual who joins us. Saltz Marketplace, UAB commits to a transparent, inclusive, non-discriminatory recruitment process and employment.
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