Account Manager Professional Nordics (m/f/d)
BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish strong and successful relationships with all our professional accounts for professional footwear, with a focus on the healthcare and HORECA sectorsCreate annual business plans, forecasting, and 3-year plans on products, clients, and marketing plansMeet targets for profitable sales volume, increase distribution, and achieve product mixLead strategic objectives, and prospect and develop new business opportunitiesMonitor market and competitor activity; develop, present, and execute strategy and range plansCollate orders, monitor inventory levels as well as orderbook managementEnsure the best presentation of our products and take adequate measures to increase technical understanding of these
YOUR PROFILE
Driven to become an ambassador for our brand and to build loyalty that encourages recommendations for our products3-5 years of experience in managing accounts with a proven track record of sales achievement in the footwear industry, preferably in orthopedic or professionalWell-organized with strong business acumen, strategic outlook, and proactive approachGreat relationship builder with personal gravitas as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent understanding of MS Office, particularly Excel, and ideally SAPFluent in Swedish and English; Danish and Norwegian language skills are beneficialDriver's license and willingness to travel to different customer locations across Northern Europe
WE OFFER
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!
Please hand in your application in English.
