Area Sales Manager

Job title: Sales Area Manager - Europe

Location: Europe

I am currently partnered exclusively with an industry leading global Personal Care and Homecare contract manufacturer. We are in search for a Sales Account Manager to manage the geographical area assigned in Europe.

*This is a remote position, you must be able to travel to Europe.

Essential requirements

• 5 yrs experience in a sales function of a major well-structured company.
• 2 years of experience in the FMCG market.
• Previous key account management experience - preferably FMCG accounts.
• Speak fluent English.
• Have a University Degree.
• Good knowledge of the market of the assigned regions.
• Solid analytical and financial skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales initiatives in the assigned area/accounts needed to achieve the strategy targets.
• Define an action plan to secure the identified budget.
• Carry out sales forecasts and profit analysis.
• Further develop sales on existing clients in the territory.
• Identify and activate new business opportunities.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in product pipeline.
• Liaise with the internal departments to assure client expectations.
• Suggest improvements for the business process.

Personality

• Excellent communication skills.
• Very strong negotiation skills.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• Self-starter.
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Proved collaboration with cross-functional teams - natural team player.
• Cultural awareness - be able to work effectively with multicultural team.
• Adaptable - be able to navigate fast past environment.