Field Sales Representative

ZEG Zentraleinkauf Holz + Kunststoff eG

. Independently manage customer accounts and build long-term partnerships .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer awareness and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to close deals in the timber or building materials sector. Capable of independently managing customer accounts and contributing to sales strategy development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field Sales ExperienceCustomer Account ManagementNegotiation SkillsSales Strategy DevelopmentTimber Industry Knowledge

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Soft Skills

InitiativeOrganizational SkillsTeam SpiritClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Training

Industry Keywords

Building MaterialsTimber SectorSales Territory DevelopmentCustomer Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage customer accounts and build long-term partnerships
Actively develop the sales territory and identify market potential
Acquire new customers strategically and win them over with solutions rather than products alone
Work closely with the internal sales team
Contribute ideas and play an active role in shaping the sales strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial training or a skilled-trade background (e.g., carpenter) combined with an affinity for sales
Field sales experience, ideally in the timber or building materials sector
Strong customer awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to close deals
Initiative, organizational skills, and the drive to move things forward
Team spirit and clear, reliable communication
40 hours per week
Fixed-term employment contract with a 12-month term

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company car, including private use
Attractive, performance-based compensation package
High-quality technical equipment
Considerable scope for initiative and genuine decision-making authority in sales
Collaborative working environment, direct communication, and support from a strong internal sales team
Opportunity to become an investing ZEG member and participate in the company
Internal professional development programs (e.g., sales training, warehouse staff instruction, driver training, management seminars, product training)
External professional development programs (e.g., advanced commercial qualifications and degree programs)
30 days of vacation per year
Company pension plan / direct insurance
Allowance / capital-forming benefits
Bonuses (vacation and Christmas bonuses)
Long-service bonus (after 10 years)
Outstanding performance bonus
Annual bonus based on the company’s performance
Attractive employee purchasing terms
Contribution toward computer glasses