Account Manager – Benelux
Brompton Bicycle Ltd. | Nederland | HBO | Fulltime | Close in 2 months
We are a truly global company exporting 80% of our production to 45 countries around the world and intend to produce over 50,000 bikes this year. We can offer you a job you won't find anywhere else.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Account manager – Benelux
Department Sales
Responsible to Sales Manager Benelux
Salary Competitive
Benefits Car, Phone, Laptop, Retirement provision
Hours 40 hours per week
About the Company
Brompton wants to transform cities. By providing the means to commute or explore with a bike that you can take anywhere and store anywhere we can make cities better places to live in. Our high quality products, combined with resurgence in cycling, means that we are enjoying strong, sustained growth. If we are to continue to thrive we need to recruit great people who can contribute to our ambitious aims. We are a truly global company exporting 80% of our production to 45 countries around the world and intend to produce over 50,000 bikes this year; though we believe we’re just getting started. We can offer you a job you won’t find anywhere else.
The role
Employed by Brompton BV, this is a medior sales role in a region where further growth is required, and is a strategic focus for current and future investment –
including the launch of Brompton Electric in 2018 and other exiting pipeline innovation, and the development of our flagship Brompton Junction retail format.
This role covers Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg – markets where Brompton has operated directly with its retail network for the last two years, since parting with its long-term Distributor of 20+ years.
Reporting directly to the Benelux Sales Manager (based in the Netherlands & Dutch speaking), the role carries a significant degree of autonomy. You will work in a small energetic team with direct inside sales support from the UK to achieve your goals. You will take full responsibility for a part of the current Benelux Brompton retailer network (circa 50+ stores) and besides that you use everything within your ability to be entrepreneurial to create new business opportunities. As part of your role you are responsible for guiding events into the right direction together with the marketing department and sales manager.
Your principal remit shall be to grow bikes sales across the region, without traditional selling tools such as volume/bundle discounts or rebates to hand; and smash through preconceived attitudes towards the folding bike in The Netherlands.
Already sympathetic to Brompton Brand values, you will quickly grasp you are selling lifestyles, not just a bike. One of your greatest challenges will be to convey this to retail store staff around the region, individuals that are quite often a barrier to growth: ignorant to the joy and pleasure attached to owning a Brompton.
The Person
The role requires an entrepreneurial self-assured personality that is strongly results focused, well organized, self-motivated and resourceful. You can work effectively and efficiently remotely.
Brompton is looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience, preferably within the bicycle industry (bike sales or parts and accessories), that has a clear understanding of market developments, strategic competition, suppliers and retailers within. You have the talent to confront the rapidly changing marketplace; and identify correct routes to sustainable long-term success.
Additionally, you will personable and resourceful.
MAIN DUTIES
External
Build relationships with key contacts and customers, to gain clear understanding of their businesses, requirements and objectives, to ensure sales metrics are met and expectations exceeded
To identify, target, liaise and visit core prospective customers
To open dealerships, negotiate agreements and close sales
Identifying and resolving customer concerns
Creating suitable strategies for dealing with obstacles, customer objections and competitor situations
To deliver a programme of product sales training and support
To co-ordinate, deliver and monitor the Brompton Dealer Accreditation programme
To identify opportunities that require additional support and resource
To represent the company at trade exhibitions, events, demonstrations and seminars
Set up and organise events with retailers & businesses
Internal
Delivering on sales targets
Management of day-to-day sales
Represent the requirements of the customer to internal organization
Make an accounts analysis to set proper approach plan for your region
Twice a month a meeting with the Sales Manager Benelux
Deliver a monthly report to the Sales Manager Benelux
Gather your own sales information to analyze and act on
Frequently travel to Head office (London) (3-4 times a year)
Full responsibility to set, organize, control and fulfill commercial events (you will have close contact with the marketing department)
Skills and Experience
Strong sales, commercial, and customer service skills
Seeing huge potential in our product
Market aware and commercially focused
Fluent in English, Dutch and preferably French Hehe... Ooops.
Consultative sales approach
Strong numeracy skills
Minimum of 2-3 years Channel Management sales experience – ideally within The Dutch or Belgium bicycle market - with proven trade relationships
The role will require significant travel to current and potential clients, a valid passport and driving licence is essential
A natural communicator with the ability to persuade and influence others
Competence in the development and delivery of presentations
An understanding of Brompton’s ethos and how this has shaped its brand values
Passionate, determined and resourceful
Knowledge of Advertising and Sales Promotion techniques
Familiar with international variances in culture and legal issues as pertaining to sales
Attention to detail and a willingness to dig down into details while retaining a sense of the broader picture are essential
Benefits
Brompton offers you a very excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along very well, communicate and cooperate with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and embrace differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.
Huge discount on your very own Brompton (family and friends get discount too)
Position to thrive. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, Brompton provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth. You will be actively encouraged to increase your skillset and to attend relevant events
Car, phone, laptop, retirement provision
20 days per annum, statutory holidays and every fourth Friday of the month
If you feel that you fit within the Brompton team spirit and you can bring talent, innovation and enthusiasm to our workforce then please email your CV and covering letter to the People team, at
recruitment@brompton.co.uk – the closing date for this position is: 25th January 2018 – You are encouraged to submit when ready and not wait until the deadline.
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