GERFLOR is a market leading specialists in the field of resilient flooring covers. Present in all spheres of life (building, sport, transport, commerce, industry, etc.), our Group (1.442 B€ turnover in 2023) continues its development in more than 100 countries. Brand recognition, innovation, professionalism and continuous improvement are all assets that makes GERFLOR a state-of-the-art enterprise.
5 000 employees all around the world are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and work out every day to guarantee high quality products and services. Environmental concerns are also a priority since ever : our products are processed to last as long as possible and in the respect of our planet, by the way we imagined them and with innovating options proposed in durability. Joining our team is choosing a french manufacturing group with a high growing rate on the international scene. We are highlighting the technology, the creativity, sustainable development and strong values.
Don't hesitate anymore, join us to develop your talents and invent tomorrow's floorings ! For further information, visit our website : www.gerflorgroup.com
Position:
Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic
Area Sales Manager - Central Sweden
- based in Central Sweden (Värmland, Västmanländ, Närke, Östergötland) -
Our Area Sales Managers are focussed on the Swedish building projects market. They develop and maintain relationships with architects, designers, investors and specifiers to promote our flooring product and win specifications.
Your role:
- Acquire, develop and manage customers in Central Sweden to win specifications and achieve sales targets for the area
- Proactive networking with architects, local authorities, project developers, floor layers, i.e. any potential decision-makers involved in the specification of flooring
- Manage the buying customers (floor layers, contractors) to achieve sales targets for the region.
- Support and train distributers / retailers, incl. joint customer visits
- Consistent follow-up of projects and specification processes, incl. documentation and tracking in the CRM system
- Provide market research concerning competition, distribution, product trends, standards, etc.
- Organise and participate in customer events and trade shows
Requirements:
- 3+ years working experience in comparable sales role, i.e. in specification sales and long term business with multi stakeholder decision makers
- A proactive self-starter attitude and a talent for new customer acquisition
- The flexibility to quickly to adapt to different people and management levels
- User knowledge of CRM Systems and a good self-organisation
- A very good command of Swedish and good English skills
Other information:
Our offer:
- Opportunity to work in a successful multinational company
- Opportunities for personal career development
- Versatile and multifaceted job tasks
- Attractive salary and long term perspectives
GERFLOR, a company committed to diversity and inclusion, ensures equal opportunities through a recruitment process free from any form of discrimination.
To guarantee that no talent is overlooked, we encourage everyone to apply!