We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced TeamSports Brand Manager - Benelux  to join our Sales Team in the Netherlands. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key team sports organizations, driving new business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in sales and account management within the team sports industry, a deep understanding of the market, and a passion for delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the team sports industry, leveraging emerging trends, innovations, and developments.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans for key team sports accounts, aligning with overall company goals.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers within team sports organizations, building trust and rapport.

• Negotiation and Contracts: Lead negotiations and contract discussions with clients and stakeholders, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze commercial performance metrics, including revenue, pipeline, margins, and market share, reporting findings to management.

• Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest trends, innovations, and developments in the team sports industry, sharing insights with the team.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless and exceptional customer experience.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in sales and account management, with a strong focus on team sports.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the team sports industry, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of embellishment techniques and products (e.g., HTL, sublimation, woven).

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Fluency in Dutch and English. Additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel internationally within the EU (40-60%)

• Valid driver's license

Additional information

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 
• International environment 
• Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc. 
• A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups: 

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
•  DiverseAbility ERG - Championing inclusivity for people with disabilities

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

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