International Sales Manager
Job ID: 8575Lighting
- Date posted
- 22nd March 2021
- Region
- Any Region
- Country
- Sweden
- Salary
- £65,000 to £80,000
- Benefits
- ££ Superb Basic + Uncapped Commission + Car / Allowance
MAJOR LIGHTING BRAND NOW HIRING - EARLY APPLICATIONS STRONGLY ADVISED !
International Sales Manager ( Scandinavia ) £70-80k Basic + Uncapped Commission + Car / Allowance
The primary purpose of the International Sales Manager is the development and management of the business revenue stream across several assigned Countries. Successful job execution requires excellence / participation in all aspects of the sales process from the development and execution of business plans via the creation of demand with end users and specifiers plus achievement of sales targets, and any necessary after sale follow-up. This position will be responsible for driving revenue through customer/end user development and all associated specifiers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Meet and exceed Business revenue targets.
- Appoint and support distribution partners on an as needed basis to support the business growth.
- Develop annual business plans supported with hard revenue targets driven around End User, Consultants and Contractor sales development.
- Must be self-motivated and able to independently manage various activities with minimal supervision.
- Provide competitive market information to management to help drive the direction of product marketing and development.
- Propose new product opportunities to customer based on customer needs, timing, and compliance with Co.’s core competencies, competitive intensity and general segment attractiveness.
- Maintain a new business pipeline and relentlessly pursue opportunities to broaden the organisation’s markets.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
- Meets or exceeds quota consistently
- Maintains detailed customer records on an on-going basis, and provides additional written detail on important customer developments or feedback by request.
- Participates professionally and freely with senior management on the business development and planning process. Proactively participates in key planning discussions.
Experience and Skills:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills
- Demonstrated active listening skills
- Ability to gain trust and respect from customers
- Self-motivator with strong drive to achieve business objectives
- College degree
- 3-5 Years general sales experience in the lighting industry, preferably with Commercial LED lighting experience
- Computer skills - Outlook, Excel, Internet Research, and PowerPoint
PREFERENCES:
- 5+ years of sales experience (sales and/or key account) in the lighting industry
- Demonstrated history of sales/business development success.
- Knowledge of marketing strategies and tactics, basic market research techniques, product demonstration, and sales techniques
- Some experience with CRM software such as Salesforce.com, or SAP.
- Familiarity with utility incentives and rebate capture process
- Business or marketing degree preferred / LC certified
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