Bedrijf
Sioen Industries is a diversified group with an extensive portfolio of activities and products: weaving, coating, production of non-wovens, manufacturing of technical clothing, production of fine chemicals and processing of technical textiles. Vertical and horizontal integration, diversification and permanent growth are a solid basis for a promising future.
You will be working in the SIP Protection division, part of Sioen Apparel. This division is specialised in high-quality protective clothing for chainsaw users and is leading in its field.
Functiebeschrijving
* Further expansion of the SIP Protection brand in your region. SIP Protection is a leading European brand in chainsaw protective clothing.
* After internal training and onboarding, you determine the market and distribution strategy together with the Business Unit Manager.
* Key account management and building lasting relationships with various stakeholders: entrepreneurs, purchasers, shop managers and end users.
* Sale of the standard clothing range with the possibility of translating market needs into OEM solutions, specials or new ideas for the standard range.
* Support by a technical team (Designer, Product Developer) and back office employee.
* Providing technical support and product training to customers, acting as the face and point of reference for SIP Protection in your region.
Profiel
* You have a higher education (Bachelor/Master).
* Affinity with the forestry, tree care or outdoor market (professional, through background or strong interest) is a must.
* You are extremely sales-oriented and succeed in achieving maximum results with a structured project approach and passion for your product.
* You are able to commercially translate technical characteristics to the customer.
* You are communicative, diplomatic and demonstrate the necessary persuasiveness and specialisation.
* You are creative, open-minded, solution-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.
* You are fluent in both spoken and written German and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
* You are willing to travel frequently %).
* You strengthen our presence in the DACH region (Germany/Austria/Switzerland).
Wij bieden
* A job in a stable, growing, profitable, and international company.
* A more than attractive salary package with fringe benefits such as a car including a fuel card, meal vouchers, 13th month, group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, the possibility of bicycle lease and flexible remuneration, ...
* If you work from Germany, we expect you to travel to Ardooie, Belgium every few weeks (to be discussed). If you work from Belgium, you'll be travelling 40-50% of your time.
* Working in an innovative company that continuously invests in new products, installations, and most importantly: people
* A flexible timetable with respect to a good work-life balance
* Partly teleworking possible.
* Room for taking initiative.
* The opportunity to learn and grow through internal and external training sessions.
* Fun company events.
Contact
Sioen Industries
Fabriekstraat 23
8850 Ardooie - Belgium