--- title: 'Field Sales Representative at The Fork' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/field-sales-representative-the-fork-hamburg-x3sq0fjfxhqs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # Field Sales Representative at The Fork - **Company:** The Fork - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thefork/jobs/8169279 ## Job description Join our Movement and Champion Restaurant Culture! 💚 At TheFork we believe that the best things in life happen around the table. As the leading restaurant booking platform in Europe, we connect the broadest community of loyal diners with the world’s favorite restaurants. Powered by innovation and a deep passion for the restaurant industry, we create unique dining experiences across 11 countries. We’re part of the Tripadvisor Group and proud to be building a diverse, people-first culture where “respect”, “ownership”, “growth” and “better together” values thrive. If you’re passionate about food, technology, and making a real impact, your seat at the table is ready. 👉[Discover life at TheFork](https://www.careers.thefork.com) What you will do: - After selecting in-scope restaurants, you will proactively contact and schedule meetings with the owners or managers of the restaurants. You enjoy visiting potential clients both without prior appointments (drop-ins) and with scheduled meetings. - Through these drop-ins and meetings, you will present TheFork’s products and services with enthusiasm and engagement. You consider 4-5 drop-ins/meetings per day an achievable goal. - TheFork’s services include table management software, features for special promotions (e.g., 30% off the bill), an online booking calendar for the restaurant’s website, and marketing solutions. - You enjoy discussing with both owners and restaurant managers to understand their needs and the features they require while highlighting the opportunities provided by TheFork Manager tool and the network of guests through TheFork. - You value structure and will follow up with the potential clients you have engaged with until the deal is closed and the restaurant is successfully published online on TheFork and affiliate websites. Who you are: - C2 level of German and have a good command of English. - You are self-driven, results-oriented, and passionate about achieving and exceeding targets. - You are a foodie with a strong interest in digital, tech products, and the restaurant sector. - You are customer- and sales-oriented with persuasive and influencing skills. - You are a high-performing professional with proven sales experience, comfortable closing deals in a single call. - You have experience in business development, preferably in B2B or restaurants/hospitality environments, and are skilled in short-term negotiations. - You are dynamic, independent, and thrive in fast-paced environments with excellent organisational skills. - You are curious, eager to learn, and motivated to grow in your role. - You are proficient in using a PC and Microsoft Office, with CRM software experience as a plus. What we offer you: 😄 An awesome team 🏠 A permanent contract ⚖️ Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week +  up to 4 total weeks additional flexibility during the summer period and in December to work fully remotely) 💸 Competitive fixed salary and bonus 🌎 International teams and a multicultural environment spanning 10 offices across Europe 🤝Highly inclusive working environment 🤸‍♀️ Lifestyle benefits that can be used to reimburse  expenses related to physical and leisure activities, family support, travel etc 🎓 Continuous learning and development programs 😌 Free access to the Calm app to help you build resilience wherever you are in your mental health journey 🐣Dedicated parental leave and caregiver leave policies (12 weeks fully paid) 👩‍🦽 Life & Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee 👴 Attractive pension plans 🍴 Amazing offices with dining, a coffee point and leisure area 🎤 Team building events All hiring happens through our careers site and official email. We do not text or ask for payment during the hiring process. Please report any suspicious messages immediately. We believe that we are better together, and we welcome you for who you are. We endeavor to ensure  that everyone - regardless of ability, age, socio-economic & cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, national origin, race, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under  applicable law -has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At TheFork, we want you to bring us your unique perspectives and experiences, so we can collectively continue disrupting the restaurant industry and go from good to great. TheFork is committed to a fair recruitment process. If you have special needs and require reasonable support during your application,  interview, or participation in the selection process due to health conditions or disability, please direct your inquiries to AccessibleRecruitment@TheFork.com. Our HR team will review the request and respond accordingly. ## #LI-FF1 ## About The Fork ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TheFork is the leading online restaurant booking platform in Europe, connecting diners with restaurants through an app and website that offers reservations, reviews, and payment solutions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc. – NASDAQ: TRIP) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was originally founded as LaFourchette; Bertrand Jelensperger is often cited as a co-founder, but no official confirmation in provided sources) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Restaurant technology / Online food booking and discovery - **Target customers**: B2C (diners) and B2B (restaurants, from independent establishments to large groups) - **Mission or purpose**: “We believe that the best things in life happen around the table. Our passion drives us to create innovative technology that fosters human connection.” [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about) ## Products & Services - **[TheFork App]**: Consumer mobile and web platform for discovering restaurants, reading verified reviews, booking tables 24/7, and accessing exclusive discounts and loyalty rewards. [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/) - **[TheFork Manager]**: SaaS solution for restaurants to manage reservations, optimize occupancy, reduce no-shows, handle payments, and streamline operations. Used by over 55,000 restaurants across 11 countries. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about) - **[TheFork Pay]**: In-app contactless payment solution that allows diners to pay directly through the app, reducing wait times. Launched in 2020 and now available in over 20,000 restaurants in France, Italy, and Spain. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about) - **[TheFork Gift Card]**: Digital gift card redeemable at 25,000+ partner restaurants in France, Italy, and Spain, with instant booking confirmation. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (TheFork is a wholly owned subsidiary of TripAdvisor; no standalone valuation available) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD 14.8M prior to acquisition; annual revenue not publicly available - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired by TripAdvisor in May 2014; prior venture rounds included unnamed investors. Notable restaurant partners include Alain Ducasse and Martín Berasategui. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fork/) - **Growth Signals**: Over 40 million app downloads, 20 million monthly visits, 20 million verified reviews, and 55,000+ restaurant partners in 12 countries. Recent launches include Revenue Management tool and a brand refresh (2023). [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Network effects**: Large, engaged community of diners and a broad base of restaurant partners create a self-reinforcing ecosystem. - **Integrated payment solution**: TheFork Pay reduces friction for diners and restaurants, differentiating from pure booking platforms. - **Exclusive discounts and loyalty program**: Drives repeat usage and customer retention. - **Established brand in Europe**: Strong presence in France, Italy, Spain, and other key markets with over 15 years of history. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transition of restaurant bookings**: Pushing toward 100% online reservations through tools like Revenue Management and TheFork Pay. - **Data-driven insights**: Providing restaurants with analytics to optimize pricing and occupancy. - **Expansion of payment solutions**: Scaling TheFork Pay to more countries and restaurants. - **Brand refresh and marketing**: Increasing visibility and connecting more diners with restaurants. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include “Better Together,” “Make it Memorable,” “Come as You Are,” and “Dig In.” Emphasis on collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and a “can-do” attitude. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/culture) - **Growth & Learning**: Lifelong learning culture with leadership programs, coaching, mentoring, and virtual workshops. - **Work Environment**: Offices across Europe (Paris, Barcelona, Milan, London, etc.). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible given tech nature. - **Perks**: Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, international team with a product used by millions. 52 active job postings as of mid-2026, indicating ongoing hiring. - **Engineering Culture**: 13% of employees in technical roles; active recruitment for senior software engineers and data engineering managers. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fork/) ## Sources 1. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/about) 2. [careers.thefork.com](https://www.careers.thefork.com/culture) 3. [about.thefork.com](https://about.thefork.com/) 4. 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