Area manager (South Germany)
We are looking for a area manager for the GERMAN-speaking markets; in particular, the resource will manage the following Länder: Baden-Württemberg and Bayern. The person will independently perform all commercial and organisational activities leading to sales. Customer acquisition will also be part of this job.
Main responsibilities and activities:
- identifying, establishing and consolidating business relationships with importers and distributors within the assigned market;
- developing the customer portfolio;
- setting sales targets for each customer;
- being responsible for drawing up the annual sales budget for his/her area of competence;
- supporting customers in promotion activities;
- identifying appropriate initiatives to improve brand awareness in their markets;
- being responsible for evaluating customer results by market segment and, if necessary, implementing corrective actions;
- explore the potential of assigned markets;
- monitor competitors' actions;
- providing basic technical and commercial support for customer requests;
- reporting to ownership on visits, contacts, offers and any other important information;
- attend trade fairs;
- visiting trade fairs for technology updates.
Skills and experience:
- live in Germany or be willing to relocate to the region;
- excellent knowledge of the German language (mother tongue);
- at least 5 years of professional experience, of which at least 2 years in the role of Area Manager in the agricultural and/or gardening sector;
- excellent knowledge of English or Italian (C1 or C2 level);
- strong results orientation;
- strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- strong problem-solving skills;
- important team-building and collaboration skills.
We offer:
- permanent contract. The level of employment will be commensurate with the experience gained and the know-how demonstrated.
This job offer is addressed to both sexes, pursuant to laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Candidates who meet the requirements can send an attached CV, specifying the job offer to which it refers and authorising the processing of their data (196/03).