Company: Vaillant GmbH Location: Country: Germany (DE) Brand: Vaillant Group
What we achieve together
* In this position, you will drive projects together with the sales countries of Region West (Belgium, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the Nordics) in the area of sales & pricing
o Sales Strategy: analyze the customer channels of a market to consequently define and implement a growth plan (where to play / how to win)
o Sales Growth Programs: Grow local sales through developing, optimizing or transforming local customer programs such as loyalty programs and new customer acquisition programs
o Product Launches: Facilitate and coordinate upcoming product launches in our sales countries, esp. for Heat Pumps: price positioning, targeting customers, value propositions and Go-2-Market plans
o Commercial Excellence: Driving excellence in the area of Sales & Pricing, especially in the smaller markets. E.g., by process optimization, data-driven steering etc.
* Stakeholder management will be a pivotal part of your role. Acting as the regional consultant for the Sales Directors of Region West, and the group function Sales & Pricing. Sharing best practices and facilitating planning and reporting processes such as the sales & marketing plan
* Effective communication and trust building are vital since you will be (net)working in an international environment and constantly facing all layers of the organization. From engaging an operational team before lunch, to pitching your new ideas to the Regional Director in the afternoon
* Being part of a high-performance team requires you to manage time, pressure and conflicts while at the same time pushing through with your projects. As a return, you will gain great exposure with your results
What makes us successful together
* Qualifications: Successfully completed your studies (Master) in business administration, economics or equivalent
* Know-how: You can draw on several years of successful work experience with focus on Consulting, Sales, Pricing, and/or Marketing, and have a track record in project management
* Experiences: Your strong project management, implementation skills and proactive attitude set you apart. On top of this, you are able to collect, analyze and present data, provided by region west countries for top management reviews incl. Partners’ Board presentations. Being familiar with the HVAC industry is a plus (B2B2C)
* Personality: You are results-driven and a problem-solver. With your entrepreneurial mindset, you will be initiating new ideas to challenge the status quo, and lead and implement your own projects according to aligned action plans
* Other Must Haves: Willingness to travel regularly (approx. once a month) across Western Europe and an international mindset complete your profile
* Language skills: Business fluent English skills are mandatory, German language is a plus, not a must
What makes us special
* Mobile Work: We offer our employees the opportunity to work on a mobile basis. In addition, they can work up to 30 days a year from a country in the European Union
* Buy vacation days: Whether you need a longer break for a vacation, more time with your family or simply a break from your daily work routine - purchasing additional vacation days gives you the chance to take an extended break
* Development: Our development programs "GROW, EVOLVE, LEAD and EXCEL" prepare high potentials for the next career step
* Electric charging stations: Charge your e-car at the company´s parking space at attractive conditions
* Long-term account: Save up vacation days or parts of your salary and convert them easily into time - for more flexibility in your personal life planning
Your Contact:
Michelle Kannler
+49 2191 18 2601