Sales Professional in Germany

Our client a reputable leader among contractors plant specialists and independent garden centers and nurseries worldwide offers containers and accessories distinguished by their sophisticated design and lasting innovation. We are looking for a motivated creative and versatile sales professional fluent in both German and English to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team in Germany.

Position Overview

As a Sales Professional you will be instrumental in developing and executing growth strategies within our retail business. Your target markets will include garden centers DIY stores and larger national accounts including buying groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Sales and Growth: Engage with existing customers and leads to drive sales in both brickandmortar and ecommerce settings.
• Lead Generation: Prospect and develop new leads by:
  • Attending trade shows and industry networking events.
  • Participating in trade associations and digital social groups.
  • Collaborating with the marketing team to align digital campaigns with lead generation objectives.
• Relationship Management: Expand relationships with current accounts and leads.
• Performance Metrics: Set and regularly evaluate KPIs and sales targets to measure growth and performance.
• Market Analysis: Understand and analyze the competitive landscape of our product ranges.
• Reporting: Provide monthly progress reports and selfevaluations to the team leader aligned with teamset targets.
• Marketing Feedback: Offer feedback to the marketing department on events and marketing expenditures to accurately assess ROI.
• Consistent Communication: Maintain consistency in all customer communications by staying wellversed in brand initiatives and the brand story.
• Budget Management: Develop annual budgets for all salesrelated activities and manage the expense budget effectively.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Previous sales experience within the lawn and garden industry.
• Networking Skills: An established network of potential contacts to build a business portfolio.
• Relationship Building: A passion for connecting networking and building longterm relationships.
• Project Development: Experience in project development and implementation.
• Strategic Thinking: A strategic creative thinker who excels in a team environment.
• Goal Orientation: Goaloriented with a drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both German and English.
• Location: Based in Germany.
• Interest in Design: A strong interest in design gardening and outdoor spaces.

Benefits

• Company car
• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Company credit card
• Competitive salary with an uncapped bonus structure

Join our client and contribute to their mission of inspiring successful gardening through innovative and beautifully designed products.