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.

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 :

• The flexibility to work part-time or full-time (32 to 40 hours per week);
• Remote work option;
• A competitive salary tailored to your level of experience;
• 33 vacation days per year (based on a 40-hour work week);
• A solid pension scheme;
• Company provided lease car, laptop, and iPhone;
• Opportunities for professional development through training and courses (including unlimited access to GoodHabitz);
• A volunteer program with one workday per year allocated;
• Discounts on gym membership, health insurance and candles in the company shop;
• Various company outings and enjoyable activities with colleagues.