As an International Sales Manager, your main focus will be on market development in Central and Eastern Europe. You will conduct market research, identify high-potential brands, build partnerships, and close deals, while also managing some existing customers in the region.
You are the co-pilot for the international commercial strategy and create growth opportunities for EMPWR.
Key responsibilities
1. Strategic account management: Forge and cultivate strong relationships with key accounts, understanding their business needs and goals, and aligning them with EMPWR's objectives and capabilities in a win-win spirit. Link customer needs with internal processes and capabilities.
2. Product lifecycle oversight: Assist customers in managing their product portfolios, proactively initiate relevant innovations, and monitor new product developments in accordance with briefs, budgets, and timelines.
3. Cross-functional collaboration: Work seamlessly with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and other relevant departments to ensure a cohesive response to customer needs.
4. Responsible for updating short- and long-term sales forecasts and reports for your customers.
5. Ensure customer satisfaction and retention through excellent service and support. Strive to exceed customer expectations.
6. Negotiate and close deals (pricing, lock-in contracts, liabilities, etc.) to meet revenue targets.
7. Detect, select, and acquire valuable new customers.
Your profile:
1. First experience in commercial management.
2. Proven experience in account management, product management, or a similar role within the food industry.
3. Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
4. Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical & timely solutions.
5. Entrepreneurial drive to implement relevant new or improve existing procedures within EMPWR or the customer.
6. In sync with the latest nutrition trends.
7. Fluent in Dutch & English. German is a plus!
8. Flexible to travel.
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