We are now looking for a supportive and driven Global Sales Assistant to our OES (Original Equipment Supplier). 

We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.

About the role 

As a Global Sales Assistant for OES (Original Equipment Supplier) at Thule Group, you will play a key role in supporting the Key Account Managers (KAMs) and driving business success with automotive partners across Europe, North America, and Asia. This role requires a detail-oriented and empathetic professional who thrives in a global environment, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments and regions while maintaining excellent service for our automotive customers. You will oversee essential sales operations, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to Thule Group’s mission of creating high-quality products that enable active lives. 

Responsibilities 

Sales Data and Administrative Support: 

Monitor and report on global sales performance, order statuses, overdue accounts, PPM Q metrics, and amortization tracking. Providing actionable insights to KAMs. 

Provide budget support and oversee internal orders. 

Serve as a internal point of contact for OES-related queries, supporting KAMs and collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Purchasing, R&D, Finance, Customer Service, and Quality). 

Assortment Maintenance and Product Lifecycle Management: 

Ensure accurate and up-to-date assortment maintenance for products globally. 

Oversee product lifecycle tasks, including phase-outs, SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory) reviews, scrapping processes, and phase-ins, including OES US operations. 

Long-Term Supplier Declarations: 

Prepare and manage Long Term Supplier Declarations (LTSDs), ensuring compliance and efficient operations for global automotive partners. 

Customer Portal Administration: 

Act as the Organization Service Administrator for customer portals, facilitating smooth access and usage for internal and external stakeholders globally. 

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: 

Provide comprehensive support for customer, product, and component-related matters, connecting KAMs with key internal teams across Europe, North America, and Asia. 

Coordinate with departments like Purchasing, R&D, Finance, and Customer Service to address customer needs and resolve issues efficiently. 

Empathetic Support for Key Account Managers: 

Anticipate the needs of KAMs, ensuring they have the resources, data, and insights required to nurture relationships with global automotive clients. 

Act as a trusted partner, offering solutions and process improvements to make their workflows more efficient. 

Additional Global Responsibilities: 

Support preparation for customer meetings, presentations, and reports for markets across Europe, North America, and Asia. 

Help organize client events and OES-specific initiatives. 

 

Your profile 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. 

Experience: 

2+ years in a sales support, administrative, or coordination role, ideally in a global setting within the automotive industry or OES segment. 

Familiarity with lifecycle management, global sales metrics, and cross-functional collaboration is a strong plus. 

Skills: 

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and teamwork across cultures and time zones. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and systems like OneFlow. 

Analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex data and provide insights. 
 

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage. 
 

Application  

The position reports to the Regional Sales Director OES, Igor Crnoja (igor.crnoja@thule.com), and is based in Hillerstorp, Sweden. This is an opportunity to work with a globally respected brand in a collaborative and innovative environment, exposure to impactful global projects and partnerships with leading automotive brands in Europe, North America, and Asia. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with Thule Group’s commitment to employee well-being. Please submit your application and references no later than February 23, 2025.  We will have running interviews.  

About Thule Group

Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products (car seats, strollers, bike trailers,child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage, laptop- and camera bags).

Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2023, sales amounted to SEK 9.1 billion.

www.thulegroup.com.