As Regional Sales Manager you are the contact for our clients in Sweden and other Nordic countries and you know how to convince them of the unique concepts within lightning segment through retail and agents. You provide expert advice to existing and new clients and ensure the growth of our turnover in the Nordics. Your commercial drive ensures that the sales targets are achieved. As the first full time resource in our Nordic expansion you are responsible for both existing and new clients.

About Us

Luxform Global B.V. in Kampen Netherlands is a leading European company and a total supplier of a wide range of outdoor lighting solutions for both the professional and consumer market. Their lighting products are sold under the Luxform brand.

Hemsson B.V. in Almelo Netherlands is the inventor of the unique Fairybell outdoor Christmas lighting. Fairybell is the only patented outdoor Christmas tree that exactly reproduces the atmosphere of a real Christmas tree with lights.

Hemsson B.V., together with Luxform Global B.V. Arligroup B.V. and Joarz B.V., is owned by AVerest Capital, a Dutch investment company. Together with our investors, we work hard to further expand our unique brands in the Nordics and other European markets.

The role

• You are responsible for the realization of the budget and for initiating and generating new opportunities. This requires an independent and proactive approach.

• You prepare the Sales plans and make sure sales results and profits are being realized.

• You negotiate with central / decentralized category-/product management/purchasing departments on yearly contracts.

• You actively scan the markets for new sales opportunities, such as new business developments into other local or regional market segments.

• You support the affiliates of (international) large accounts such as major DIY-chain stores on a local level for e.g. merchandising and other support businesses.

• You follow and analyse the developments in the market, of competitors and customers and reports to the Group Management.

• You manage and further develop the relationship with your customer portfolio through hands on operational sales processes.

• You continuously analyse sales performance and factors influencing sales.

• You understand complex business structures and processes and you know how to manage the interests of various stakeholders.

• You will have the daily support from the knowledgeable colleagues residing in The Netherlands.

Your background

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience, in a role as Sales- or Account Manager.

• Well introduced in Scandinavian retailing preferably in the DIY- and Home & Garden business area.

• Preferably a higher education and/ or experience from positions where analytical skills are developed.

• Preferably experience from establishing and supporting a reseller network.

• Native speaker of the Swedish language and excellent knowledge of the English language. Proficiency in other Nordic languages is an advantage.

• Experience from and willingness to travel. Estimation of travelling will be about 50% of the time. Frequent travelling to the Netherlands (about once a quarter). Attending local- and international business fairs.

• You will be supported by our customer services team in The Netherlands and will report to the International Sales Manager. 

Terms of employment

Besides an independent position and a varied range of tasks, you can expect the following from the vacancy for Regional Sales Manager Nordics:

• A salary that suits your work experience and education.

• Working for a fast growing organization in a dynamic work environment.

• A professional employer where besides hard work there is also room for good fun!

Desired starting date: as soon as available

Application procedure

Do you recognize yourself in the profile of the vacancy International Regional Sales Manager Nordics? Then we would like to get in touch with you! Apply with your English CV and preferably a personal letter stating your motivation and relevance for the role. For more information about the position, please contact our local recruitment partner Roi Rekrytering – Niclas Wate by phone +46 734 35 35 77 or email niclas.wate@roirekrytering.se.

 More information can be found at www.hemsson.com, www.luxformglobal.com and www.fairybell.com