Country Sales Manager Netherlands

Country Sales Manager - Netherlands

Amsterdam/Rotterdam

Role Profile

If you have a strong sales background within the alcoholic drinks industry, then this could be the perfect role for you! A great opportunity to increase sales of some of the most exciting drinks brands in the world into the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Manage company brand portfolio in the Netherlands, travel within territory to actively engage accounts
• Ensure the planning and implementation of sales programming in all markets
• Implement creative programs to activate the consumer, including product sampling and demos in both on and off premise
• Spend time each month surveying the market to ensure that distribution, pricing, POS, displays, programs, menus, and ads are executed to standard
• Ensure all Company SKUs are positioned properly and within defined standards
• Travel when appropriate to observe business conditions and to call on key buyers, distributor personnel, and interact and work with company sales personnel

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' sales experience in the beverage alcohol industry role
• Strong key account negotiation skills
• Driven & hungry to succeed
• Ability to function effectively in an intimate, entrepreneurial business environment; "self-starter"
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and travel 4-5 days per week required
• Strong knowledge of import operations

Client information

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, family-run wine & spirits company dedicated to the creation and development of unique, premium beverage brands.

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