Senior Area Sales Manager (DACH)
München (Germany)
Ref: UX8275
January 16, 2024
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MISSION
As Sales Manager OD DACH, you will reinfore the DACH team and will contribute to perpetuate the collaboration with our existing Official Dealers (OD) network, acting as a brand ambassador.
Additionally, you are prospecting new accounts within the DACH sales area (Stuttgart-Munich-Nuremberg). Leveraging your network and building marketing analysis, you play a critical role in the expansion of the OD network, identifying the adequate partners for our business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the General Manager in defining short-medium terms sales action plans & objectives in line with company strategy.
- While following up on key accounts within your designated area (Stuttgart-Munich-Nuremberg), collaborate with your fellow DACH Sales Managers to ensure a harmonious approach across the region. You will collectively contribute to a unified and strategic sales effort throughout the DACH region .
- Execute regional sales action plans acting as an ambassador representing the brand and its values:
- Manage key accounts in the region (50 maximum)
- Manage dealer portfolio (sales & share of wallet: business plan & forecasting, collection presentation, training , cross-selling & up-selling)
- Oversees regional prospection actions & new customer acquisition in coordination with the team
- Support in the professionalisation and digitalisation of the dealer network in coordination with the team and in respect of our business model (franchise approach)
- Understand market dynamics, competitors and future trends and feed them back to management in order to maintain and increase our agility to respond to the customer needs.
- Closely collaborate with all departments that will be in touch with our 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 German 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.
- Possesses business acumen and demonstrates operational leadership.
- Proficient in digital tools and technologies relevant to sales and business development.
- Willingness to travel frequently, approximately 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 matrixed organizational structure.
