THE COMPANY
Bolsius is a family-owned company and one of the world's leading candle manufacturers. This makes us a major player in the Home Ambiance category in over 50 countries. Headquartered in Schijndel, here the strategy is determined, innovations developed and tested before entering the international playing field. Bolsius has its own production sites in Poland and the Netherlands (Roermond). In addition, there are a number of local sales organizations. In recent years, Bolsius' proposition has successfully expanded from 'candle maker' to a full-fledged Home Ambiance brand with an emphasis on design, performance and sustainability. The strategy for the coming years is to further grow within existing channels and customers, and beyond. As an employer, Bolsius combines the best of both worlds: an enterprising family business and a professional and internationally oriented culture. The organization increasingly works in cross-functional teams.
Bolsius believes it is important to pay attention to diversity, inclusion and equality. Every person is unique. We want everyone to feel welcome, safe and accepted, especially as an employee. We are convinced that attention for these topics leads to better performance, different perspectives and creativity. We strive for a working environment and culture in which all employees feel comfortable and can develop themselves fully.
THE ROLE
As International Sales Manager Private Label you are responsible for the sales policy in your region and its implementation. You determine the strategy and you supervise the implementation. You ensure a long-term partnership with the key accounts and give direction to the private label sales policy of Bolsius. You will report to the Business Unit Manager Private Label and work daily closely together with your direct colleagues from the Private Label business unit (demand planning, product management, sales support, business control). Next to that, you collaborate with other departments in Bolsius, like customer service and branded sales colleagues. You are mainly working from our headoffice location in Schijndel (NL).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As International Sales Manager Private Label you are responsible for achieving the sales, margins and EBIT targets within your customer portfolio. You will (co-)develop the strategic plan and execute it by translating the plans into account planning. You determine within your region the sales and pricing policy and sales conditions. You manage the account and take care of the account planning and sales forecast. This to achieve good central direction and control of the commercial efforts. You carry out (price) negotiations, sales planning and implement the assortment policy of the sales unit. You will contribute to good communication between the various accounts with the sales branded organization.
REQUIREMENTS
You have an HBO/University education level, preferably in the field of commercial economics or marketing. You have at least 5 years of experience (strategic and operational) as Sales Manager within a marketing and sales organization. You are knowledgeable on the European retail environment (food and non-food) and preferably bring experience within the private label industry. In addition, you have relevant management experience and the necessary commercial application courses. You are fluent in speaking and writing Dutch and English (another foreign language, like German or French, is an advantage). You have an international mindset and are willing to travel, as you regularly visit customers in your region. Words that characterize you as a person are: initiative, entrepreneurial, commercial, results-driven, flexible, and customer-oriented. You are not afraid of acquisition and are an excellent listener, a good networker and have a good idea of the relationships within an organization.
BOLSIUS OFFERS
You can expect a challenging role at the heart of an international organization with great growth ambitions and development opportunities. You have a lot of freedom, in which you have the opportunity to put Bolsius further on the map in Europe. Moreover we offer good employment conditions, which include:
INTERESTED?
We are happy to receive your application, including your CV an motivation letter. Please apply via the “solliciteren” button on this page. You can assign your application to Romy Verhagen, HR Business Partner.
In case you have questions regarding our recruitment process please contact us via hr@nl.bolsius.com