Salomon

Sporting Goods

AreaSalesManagerAlpine,Protective&Nordic(CentralSwitzerland)

$115–155k ~AI est. Bern, Bern, Switzerland FULL TIME
The Brief

“Area Sales Manager – Alpine, Protective & Nordic (Central Switzerland) at Salomon. Skills: Sales, Retail partnerships, Product expertise. Drive sales performance. Build lasting partnerships”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve significant sales targets; Deliver exceptional consumer experience

Industry & Context.

Sporting Goods
Eligibility Requirements

Field-based role, High level of travel, ~4 days per week travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5-10 years of experience in sales, Proven ability to build and manage B2B relationships, Proven ability to manage retail partnerships, Commercial mindset, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent closing skills, High level of autonomy, High level of organization, Proactive approach, Hands-on approach, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Customer focus

Nice to Have

Experience in the winter sports market, Fluent in German, Professional level in English, French or Italian is a plus, Solid knowledge of IT systems, Ability to quickly learn new tools, Degree in business, Degree in sales, Degree in a related field

What You'll Do.

Drive sales performance

Build lasting partnerships

Deliver a premium brand experience

Achieve seasonal sales targets

Achieve distribution targets

Plan revenue objectives

Execute revenue objectives

Monitor revenue objectives

Plan growth objectives

Execute growth objectives

Monitor growth objectives

Develop seasonal plan

Implement seasonal plan

Present new collections

Drive sell-in activities

Identify sales opportunities

Identify distribution opportunities

Identify marketing opportunities

Build partnerships with retail customers

Maintain partnerships with retail customers

Develop partnerships with retail customers

Act as primary point of contact

Acquire new customers

Develop existing accounts

Lead the full sales cycle

Deliver expert product presentations

Increase in-store brand visibility

Maximize in-store brand visibility

Ensure excellent customer service

Ensure reliable delivery

Ensure high-quality after-sales support

Monitor market trends

Monitor competitor activities

Monitor customer needs

Provide recommendations

Prepare customer performance reports

Review customer performance reports

Organize winter sports events

Support winter sports events

Drive consumer engagement

Drive brand visibility

Work closely with marketing teams

Work closely with product teams

Work closely with logistics teams

Collaborate with internal sales teams

Maximize overall performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal sales teams

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Customer service

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