Head of Sales and Marketing for European Market - car accessories

The company is a leading supplier of high-quality automotive accessories (especially for off-road cars) to customers across the world. 

Our client is seeking an experienced Sales a Marketing professional to lead small European Sales a Marketing team and drive revenue growth. The Sales a Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, building, and maintaining relationships with key customers, and managing the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets.

This position will be directly subordinate to the GM Europe based near Prague – at the European distribution center based on the south-east outskirts of Prague.

Popis pozice:

BRIEF POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Identify additional sales channels for the company´s and affiliated products.
• Coordinate with EU and Head Office marketing team to ensure messaging and key activities represent demand and opportunities within the given market. Additional collaboration with UK office will be relevant.
• Responsible for new product launches in EU market to ensure education, initial presentation, and follow through to capture market share of the appropriate product category.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth and meet or exceed sales targets.
• Internal communication coordination of sales and marketing team with other company´ Europe teams.
• New product development with cooperation with technical department
• Hire and manage sales and marketing specialists
• Be active member of local Excom and help with company projects
• Leading responsibilities for several direct reports – taking care about direct report needs and communicate needs to supervisor

Profil kandidáta:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales oriented team management
• An excellent knowledge of English is a must, both verbally and in writing. Czech or Slovak language is a must.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry (importers, dealers, spare parts traders or producers of accessories) is highly desirable
• Understanding of developing and cultivating a premium brand.
• A good understanding of business principles and practices
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications
• Skilled in planning and organizing tasks and projects
• Willingness to occasionally travel across Europe

Nabízíme:

OUR CLIENT OFFERS:

• Competitive basic salary + bonuses
• The opportunity to use your experience in a position at the European level
• The action-oriented entrepreneurial culture of a smaller company without excessive bureaucratic processes
• Excellent opportunity for off-road enthusiasts