Accountmanager Window Fashion (BeLux)

As the preferred partner for window and door automation, SOMFY is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all.
As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. Innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions.
We are present in 58 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 7,000 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture.

Within our B2C channel, we are looking for an accountmanager who will be developing and driving the sales of our Window Fashion product category by implementing the channel strategy. Working with multiple sized businesses (retail & installers) you will be responsible for targeting, securing/converting, and maintaining our accounts to a target. For this position, we are looking for a strong commercial sales representative with proven success in establishing trusted relationships with accounts and driving the business.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• To develop the overall commercial position of Somfy within the designated geographical territory;
• Manage own accounts by executing retail programs according to plan and monitor sales results per customer;
• Continuously assess business performance and market dynamics for opportunities and threats;
• Contribute to the pricing policy and strategy development;
• Ensure increase of customer base by ensuring qualification and capturing of target customers, optimizing geographical coverage and by demonstrating the right behavior and actions resulting in strong customer relationships;
• Ensure delivery of coaching and training to customers in motorisation;

• Bachelor degree in related field, preferably in Marketing/Business/Economics;
• >2 years of sales experience, with the ambition to further develop;
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven within a team structure;
• Be proactive, with an entrepreneurial and results-driven attitude;
• Have an understanding of marketing and selling basics, like market factors, business performance indicators, value chain and sources of growth;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and French language;
• Tech savvy, with an interest in new technology;
• Confident to deliver training sessions on a one-to-one or group basis and to offer technical support both on-site and over the phone;
• Experience with CRM software (e.g. SalesForce);
• Familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation plus year-end bonus based on performance;
• Working in an international team of professionals;
• A dynamic and innovative culture;
• An autonomous role in which you get ownership and will fulfill your responsibilities from a commercial driven mentality;
• Somfy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

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