Area Sales Manager Czech Republic and Slovakia (m/f/d)
Handel & Marketing
Remote (Czech Republic)
Ref: MQ9975
April 3, 2024
Konsumgüter
FUNKTIONEN
Our client, a leading Belgian fashion manufacturer that produces blank apparel made by the highest possible sustainability standards, is looking for an Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) Czech Republic and Slovakia to join their team and drive their ongoing business development.
MISSION
As Sales Manager OD Czech Republic/Slovakia, you will contribute to perpetuate the collaboration with the existing Official Dealers (OD) network, acting as a brand ambassador. Additionally, you are prospecting new accounts within the Czech Republic/Slovakia sales area. Leveraging your network and building marketing analysis, you play a critical role in the expansion of the OD network, identifying the adequate partners for the business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the sales development of your area: Czech Republic/Slovakia.
- Develop a clear market strategy, based on company priorities and growth perspective, translated in a clear, detailed and challenging action plan to increase sales volumes.
- Continue to grow sales within the textile decorator community, emphasizing the company's brands and image to build sound relations as a quality and reliable partner.
- Understand the company's growth perspective, continue to develop its network by finding and choosing potential new partners that will adhere to its project and will reinforce its business model.
- Understand market dynamics, competitors and future trends and feed them back to HQ to maintain and increase the company's agility to respond to the customer needs.
- Be and act as an ambassador of the company's project, philosophy and values towards its community of existing and new dealers.
- Closely collaborate with all departments that will be in touch with the community to ensure excellent customer experience.
YOUR PROFILE
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Sales, with a focus on account management and business development. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the textile or printing industry, particularly in a B2B context.
- Fluency in Czech/Slovak and English is required.
- Excellent business acumen with a solid understanding of financial figures and analysis.
- Demonstrated track record of successful negotiation and communication skills.
- Recognized as a proactive problem solver with strong critical thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated operational leadership.
- Proficient in digital tools and technologies relevant to sales and business development.
- Willingness to travel frequently, up to 60 to 80% of the time.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and addressing environmental challenges.
- Strong focus on customer satisfaction and a customer-centric approach.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix organizational structure.