Key Responsibilities:
Functional
- Support the assigned sales team - and when required - internally represent the assigned customers as an "ambassador" to all functions and vice versa as well as support the management of all interfaces.
- Independent coordination and control of the defined sales task area
- Permanent and continuous efficiency improvement of all sales processes
- Supporting the documentation for the assigned customers and categories
- Preparation and support of sell-in meetings (in preparation and follow-up), monitoring of order entry in the system
- Continuous, customer-specific monitoring of sales and order book to ensure reliable and cost-efficient supply to the customer and to identify and exploit sales opportunities for the customer
- Acquire market knowledge and use it (in relation to knowledge of the competitive landscape) to influence buying decisions that result in sales
- Assist in the development and implementation of creative activities with customers to positively influence brand image and increase customer demand
Controlling
- Measuring the progress of the relevant team KPIs
- Reporting to all supervisors according to guidelines
- Monitoring, reporting and creating actions on client and competitor activities
- Assisting in the creation of realistic plans and forecasts of client performance
- Ensure client compliance with agreements
Main Contacts:
- Sales, Customer Service, WHS Activation, Sales Development, Go to Market, Operations, Planning, Finance, DPC.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Good business acumen
- Fluency in English and German (oral and written) is essential
- Advanced knowledge of the MS Office package, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
- Team player
- Understanding of retail sales practices and ability to create practical and logical assortment plans based on selling space, stock turnover and sell through.
- General knowledge of fashion trends, colours and the ever-changing retail environment
- Willingness to travel
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree
- At least 1 year sales experience
Experience in sports, sales, marketing in either the apparel/fashion/shoe or FMCG industry.Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation