Area Sales Manager Denmark

Amer Sports is the world leader in sports equipment with brands such as Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

Salomon SAS, “The Mountain Sport Company,” was founded in 1947 in the heart of the Alps, the birthplace of modern mountaineering. Driven by a passion for sports and innovative design, Salomon has created a wide range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis, and apparel for alpine and Nordic skiing. They have also provided innovative solutions in footwear and equipment for snowboarding, competition, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through this focus on performance, Salomon innovates and excels in mountain sports, turning new ideas into products and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Salomon’s commitment, culture, and heritage are all tied to a simple concept: every employee can make Salomon the leading mountain brand. Salomon is committed to responsible outdoor practices through its Play-Minded program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, which is why we are committed to creating an environment accessible to all.

Salomon’s headquarters are based in Annecy (74), France.

We are recruiting for a new Area Sales Manager for Denmark!

The main responsabilities will be to:

• Develop a seasonal “Game Plan” to develop Salomon`s’ premium partner and other accounts in key markets, with omni focus.
• Create and present plans to accounts to develop key categories, drive sell-thru, and engage with consumers.
• Build a joint business and consumer plan with assigned premium partners that deliver on key strategic objectives of Salomon and maximize consumer preference at the specialty retailer.
• Deliver profitable and sustainable growth with the retailer.
• Utilize Salomon trade marketing/sell thru programs Coordination with the other internal customer contacts (Customer Service & IMM).
• Train store employees and manage consumers events/demo in premium partner accounts as required.
• Participate in store consumer events.
• Coordinate yearly consumer and marketing plan for Premium Partners.
• Share best practice across sales & Marketing Team.

The ideal candidate will hold a High school level education minimum and a Degree level ideally, as well as 5+ years in a similar selling role with account management focus. Any other experience in the Sports and Outdoor Industry will be welcomed

Languages : Fluent English and local language skills

Computer skills :

• Microsoft office – particularly strong excel skills

Extensive spreadsheet analysis experience with strong mathematical abilities.

Interested in running and competence in the Danish running market.

Permanent, full-time position.

Based in Denmark.