Business Development Manager - Brussels, België - Fender

Beschrijving

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe
. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a
Business Development Manager - Netherlands & Belgium to join our team
._ T_he Business Development Manager will primarily be responsible for selling specific Fender Brands product lines into allocated sales areas whilst maintaining effective account management for all customers.

They will be expected to be a product evangelist with a keen eye for detail, using data to recognise opportunities for commercial achievement.

The Business Development Manager will manage the end-to-end relationship between a dealer and the Fender Business, liaising with and owning the relationship and communications to and from all internal_ _departments.

Main Responsibilities

• Strive to achieve budgeted sales targets for the allocated sales area.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and potential new clients.
• Responsible for all visual merchandising and product representation instore and online to comply with company requirements and regulations.
• Responsible via all channels for assisting the development of product knowledge and training to retail account staff on Company brands using Academy and instore visits.
• Maintain control of dealers' stock and open orders, ensuring correct stock levels are maintained, new products are presented, and exit strategies for discontinued products implemented.
• Monitor and assist dealer accounts on promotions and rebate schemes, ensuring terms and conditions are adhered to.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge for the relevant product lines being sold.

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Person Specification

Essential skills, experience, and education:

• Proven experience within a sales environment
• Knowledge of the Musical Instrument Industry
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be selfmotivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Driving licence.
• Multi Lingual (Dutch and/ or French )
• Good proficiency in English language.

Desirable qualities:

• Experience within a field sales role.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Knowledge of FMIC product lines.