About the role
For our client, an international player in mattress textiles, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager responsible for the UK market.
In this role, everything starts with understanding your customer. You listen, analyze trends, and structure the market to identify opportunities. Based on your insights, you work closely with internal design teams to translate customer needs into tailored product solutions.
Your ability to connect market intelligence with product development is key to your success. This approach allows you to build strong relationships and generate consistent sales growth, both with existing clients and new prospects.
You can expect to spend around 50% of your time traveling, visiting clients and attending international trade shows.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and grow the UK market through a combination of existing accounts and new business
* Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
* Translate market insights into clear briefs for design and product teams
* Build long-term relationships with clients and partners
* Drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals
* Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
* Collaborate cross-functionally with design, production, and internal teams
Your profile
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in an international B2B sales role
* Strong commercial drive and a genuine passion for sales
* Excellent command of English; French is a strong plus
* Ability to understand technical products and translate them into customer value
* A creative mindset with an eye for product and design
* Comfortable working in an international environment and across cultures
* Willingness to travel frequently
What’s in it for you
You will join a dynamic and internationally active group with strong Belgian roots and global operations across the US, Mexico, India, China, Poland, and Ukraine.
Our client offers a solid onboarding with technical training and on-the-field sales coaching, combined with a high level of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom.
The salary package is aligned with your experience and includes a company car with fuel card, laptop, iPhone, iPad, and meal vouchers.