Sales Manager

Position SummarybrAls u overweegt een sollicitatie te sturen, zorg er dan voor dat u op de sollicitatieknop hieronder klikt na het lezen van de gehele omschrijving.brpKONI is executing a new global growth strategy in the Automotive After Market. The strategy is based on customer, product, and digital expansion, with new product lines, applications, and technologies for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. This offensive is supported by a new global Marketing Communications strategy. /pbrpThe Sales Manager, responsible for Europe, MENA, and APAC regions, will play a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy within the market, not just limited to the After Market, but also to the development of the OE business in the region. You will work with national and international contacts, internal and external, to identify and manage new business opportunities, strengthen and grow existing business with the current KONI partners in the region, and continually look for opportunities where the KONI value proposition can be offered. /pbrEssential Responsibilitiesbrullibr/liliManaging customer satisfaction of the current reseller networkbrullibr/liliDistributorsbr/liliWholesalebr/liliRetailbr/liliPrivate label / Specialists / OEMbr/li /ulbr/liliAnalyzing market trends, informing the team about opportunities and related recommendationsbrullibr/liliContributing to and executing the marketing-sales strategy for the region, both B2C and B2B.br/li /ulbr/liliDeveloping market-growth opportunitiesbrullibr/liliOrganic sales growthbr/liliLooking for new product‑market combinationsbr/li /ulbr/liliEnsuring effective communication between KONI and its partners regarding logistics, quality, etc.br/liliTeam Managementbrullibr/liliAssign responsibilities and ensure accountability within the team.br/liliConduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.br/liliFoster collaboration between sales and marketing functions.br/liliRecruit, train and mentor sales and marketing team members.br/li /ulbr/li /ulbrPosition RequirementsbrpWe need your experience and skills! /pbrpThe ideal candidate has a results‑oriented approach, is willing to work in a challenging environment and is always looking to improve. /pbrKey Requirementsbrullibr/liliA proven car‑enthusiast – petrol headbr/liliFive to ten years of relevant experience in the automotive after‑market industry in the regionbr/liliAbility to define and execute sales strategies based on identified market opportunitiesbr/liliFinding opportunities to promote the KONI brand during consumer‑oriented events, experience in building and maintaining a business network with a long‑term viewbr/liliKey words that are attributable to you: genuine, professional, social, team player, ambitious, continuous improvementbr/liliAbility to communicate at all business levels in English; knowledge of German language and culture is an advantagebr/liliTaking ownership of your business relations and ensuring they experience premium products and supportbr/liliBeing available for frequent events on weekendsbr/li /ulbrKey Behavioral Traits for Successbrullibr/liliAttention to detail: Ability to follow detailed procedures, ensuring accuracy in documentation and data management.br/liliCustomer relationship management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring long‑term business success. xgiwjmb br/liliTeamwork communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to group decision‑making processes.br/li /ulbr