Our client is a major manufacturer of both consumer and professional electronics.
They have identified an opportunity to grow their headphones business in Sweden and to achieve that they will now employ a product Area Sales Manager who will be based near to Stockholm in order to cover the country from a central base.
The Job:
– Manage and further develop the Headphone business within the Swedish market.
– The individual will need to take a pro-active approach to developing sales within the territory in order to ensure monthly sales targets are achieved.
– The individual would also be responsible for implementing all available marketing tools to support the overall product distribution and brand awareness within the territory.
– The Area Sales Manager will be supported by the UK office in all areas which include Sales planning, accounts, product management and marketing.
– The Area Sales Manager is a key position within the business and accordingly the individual needs to be well presented and confident by nature.
Responsibilities:
– Take a pro-active approach in developing sales within the territory.
– Achieve specific targets through the planning of business objectives, maximising existing account business and opening new accounts.
– The formulation and management of a structured business plan is essential to ensure all relevant t targets can be managed and met.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
General Sales Manager, Account Managers, Sales Executives in the Nordic regions plus Divisional Planning staff, Marketing staff and members of Management colleagues in UK Company.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
– Proven national account sales experience within a related business within the Swedish market
– Ability to develop new business opportunities/ ideas and create new channels of business
– The ability to work within a dynamic sales driven company
– The ability to hit sales and profit targets
– Presentation, Report Writing, and IT Skills
– Marketing awareness and input
– Promotional implementation
– To attend Trade Shows when required
Salary: SEK650,000 – SEK785,000
Location: [Sweden] Sweden
Job type: Permanent