Business Development Officer

Job Overview

A leading global tobacco manufacturer is urgently hiring multiple Business Development Representatives / Business Ambassadors / Tactical Sales Representatives to support their field operations across specified regions in Germany. This full-time, onsite role focuses primarily on delivering engaging in-store promotional events and activities, requiring frequent travel within assigned territories.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute in-store consumer engagement initiatives including product sampling, brand promotion, and launching of new products as directed by the Regional Manager.
• Provide coverage for sales territories during absences due to holidays, sickness, or vacancies, adhering to scheduled visit frequencies and prioritizing key retail outlets.
• Accurately document all field activities and provide detailed post-visit and post-event feedback through the company tracking system.
• Communicate and report retailer relationship dynamics, challenges, and opportunities needing follow-up or escalation to management.
• Support trade-related events and education activities alongside distribution partners and wholesale depots.
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new sales representatives via joint visits and shadowing sessions to ensure seamless operational handovers during territory management changes.
• Maintain a flexible approach to regional business needs, responding promptly to changing priorities and undertaking additional projects as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possess a full, clean German driving license with dependable vehicle access, prepared for extensive and frequent travel including occasional overnight stays.
• Demonstrate adaptability to fluctuating regional demands and priorities.
• Exhibit strong communication skills suitable for interaction with both retailers and consumers.
• Show a high level of reliability, organizational skills, and capability to work autonomously.
• Be available for periodic evening or weekend promotional events.
• Experience in field sales, retail, FMCG, or hospitality sectors is strongly favored; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Proficient German language skills at minimum B1/B2 level or higher are essential.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at companies such as Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco International, British American Tobacco, Vaporesso, GeekVape, OXVA, Uvell, VOOPOO, ELF Bar, RandM Tornado, Flerbar, and Vozol.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly salary ranging from €3,500 to €3,800, supplemented by a quarterly performance bonus between €800 and €2,000 based on individual achievements.
• Car allowance options: up to €650 per month or a fixed amount of €500 per month.
• Reimbursement for all reasonable and approved business travel expenses, including mileage, parking, tolls, and accommodation, upon provision of valid receipts according to company policy.

Locations

Opportunities available across Germany including Bayern, Lower Saxony, Baden-Württemberg, Hamburg, Dresden, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart.