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Workplace: Germany (Hybrid), with regular presence in Berlin and business travel across Germany.
Work schedule: full-time
About the Company
Teliani Valley JSC is a leading producer of Georgian wines, combining centuries-old winemaking traditions with modern innovation. Teliani Valley is majority-owned by Georgia Capital PLC, an investment group listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), providing strong international corporate governance, transparency, and strategic backing.
To support its expansion across European markets, Teliani Valley established Teliani Europe GmbH, its German subsidiary and European distribution hub, headquartered in Berlin.
Core Business: Import, export, wholesale distribution and marketing of alcoholic beverages across Europe.
Portfolio: Teliani Europe represents a diverse portfolio of Georgian wines, with brands and products tailored to different market segments and sales channels, including mainstream retail, discounters, specialist wine trade, HORECA and premium retail.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee the overall commercial and operational performance of Teliani Europe GmbH.
• Develop sales and identify new business opportunities across the German market.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with distributors, retailers, HORECA customers and other commercial partners.
• Work closely with customers and distribution partners to understand their business needs and develop opportunities for growth.
• Conduct regular market visits and joint customer visits with distributors' sales teams.
• Develop and execute the company's commercial strategy in Germany in coordination with Teliani Valley's Head Office.
• Ensure compliance with relevant German legal, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure financial and tax records are properly maintained in accordance with local requirements and Head Office standards.
• Provide Head Office with regular updates on sales and financial performance, ongoing projects, market developments, challenges and expansion opportunities.
• Manage cash flow, receivables and operating expenditures in coordination with Head Office Finance.
• Oversee inventory management, stock levels, customs clearance procedures and appropriate stock-control processes.
• Building and developing team.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Experience: Proven track record in business management, commercial management or senior sales leadership within the Wine & Spirits or FMCG industry in Germany.
• Commercial Background: Strong sales orientation with demonstrated experience in developing customers, distribution channels and new business opportunities.
• Market Knowledge: Solid understanding of the German wine and beverage market, including key distribution channels and market dynamics.
• Leadership & Drive: Strong leadership skills combined with an entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset.
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, HORECA customers and other business partners.
• Language Skills: Native or Fluent German and Professional working proficiency in English.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly throughout Germany and periodically to Teliani Valley's Head Office in Georgia.
What We Offer
• Competitive fixed salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
• Senior leadership position with significant commercial responsibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead the further development of Teliani Valley's business in Germany and contribute to its broader European expansion.
• Flexible/hybrid working structure and company resources required for the role.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to
hr@telianivalley.com indicating “CEO / Managing Director – Teliani Europe GmbH” in the subject line.
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