Expatria Human Resources

Expatria Human Resources, with offices in Paris and Stockholm, focuses on international recruitments since 1988.

Our client Gnosjö Konstsmide (www.konstsmide.se/sca/about-us), is part of the family-owned group Gunnar Johansson Gruppen AB, based in Gnosjö, Sweden. Gnosjö Konstsmide, founded in 1942, develops, produces and sells products for Christmas Decoration & Lighting and Outdoor Lighting to retailers throughout Europe.

For Gnosjö Konstsmide’s German subsidiary with a turnover of some 30-40 M€ and up to 100 employees we are now recruiting a Sales and Marketing focused

About the position

• Overall responsibility for business activities in the DACH region, Benelux, France and possibly other European countries.
• Develop and execute the strategy for the company in line with Group strategy. Deploy tactics focused on profitability and revenue growth.
• Overall responsibility for the company’s Sales and Marketing strategy and activities, meet and negotiate with major key customers.
• Lead, coach, inspire, motivate, and develop the organization, ensure that everyone participates in the value creation.
• Overall responsibility for budget, P&L, forecasts, and Group reporting.
• Travel to be expected in DACH, Benelux, France, Sweden and other European countries.
• Report to the Managing Director of Gnosjö Konstsmide Group, based in Sweden.

About you

• Proven leadership and management experience from leading a relevant team / organization.
• Successful experience from selling branded consumer products to electrics wholesalers, DIY chains / shops, retail lighting chains / shops or other relevant retailers.
• Experience from business negotiations, quotations, supporting key customers.
• Relevant education, probably commercial.
• Extrovert sales-oriented personality with strong drive and excellent communication skills.
• Positive, perseverant and goal-oriented, hands-on attitude and high energy level.
• Living within commuting distance from Remagen, Bonn, or prepared to move there.

Contact

This recruitment is handled by Expatria Human Resources. Reference : 26801SMGLi.