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As DACH Country Manager you will lead on all elements of the Edgard & Cooper commercial strategy pawprint with a particular focus on Sales & Marketing. You will be responsible for delivering the sales objectives, whilst inputting into the commercial arm of our product development and category management.
Management and development of our sales team – building a long term best in class sales team who are experts in their field, passionate about the journey we are on and aligned with our values.
Total DACH team culture & motivation - Work closely with the Marketing Manager to build a top performance culture, motivate the team and create a buzzing working environment.
Business development – take full responsibility for business development, attaining new clients within pet chains, grocery, wholesale, online and high street.
Account management – manage the key accounts with a particular focus on the pet chains. Fressnapf is our number 1 Global account, you will be responsible for negotiating our global contracts and continuing to build a strong partnership. Financial management – effective management and reporting on the Sales P&L, ensuring budgets are met, investment is kept in line whilst making ongoing recommendations to drive additional growth.
Category management – make recommendations to the Leadership Team to purchase the right data and insights to ensure that Edgard & Cooper has a compelling category story to deliver to retailers.
Commercial innovation – make recommendations for new product development and working with Finance support on financial models with sales plans.
A minimum of 5 years’ sales experience, proven experience within the pet foods category is a plus.
Proven leadership and management experience to build best in class sales teams, leading by example and creating a ‘can do’ sales culture.
A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen but with a hands-on, get it done approach.
Knowledge of CRM software and Power BI is a big plus.
Our benefits
Your salary package will include a company car, a pension plan, phone budget and subscription and free pet food. We probably should’ve started with the free pet food, huh?
You’ll receive access to a wellbeing program which includes qualified counselling because caring for ourselves is just as important as caring for our pets.
You’ll get a gym membership via Urban Sports Club.
You’ll get 30 days paid holiday a year.
We kindly ask to apply in English.