Area Manager (m/f/x) – South Germany 1689 Seitenaufrufe

At Ariat, we measure our success in our people. It’s their commitment, talent, work ethic, and endless dedication that helps us reach our goals.  We’re dedicated to creating a motivated and energetic team, and giving them an environment where they can thrive.  We don’t just sell a lifestyle, we live it.  Striving to ride and live outdoors every day.

We are currently recruiting an Area Manager (m/f/x) in the South of Germany to focus on this key region for us and to drive our performance within the European business.

Key Accountabilities include:

• To work effectively with existing accounts
• To create a network of new accounts with key strategic partners
• To assisting the Head of Sales to develop and execute the strategic plan for key accounts within the area
• To achieve, and strive to exceed, sales and margin targets
• To provide support to retailers to maintain a strong and effective brand presence including appropriate in store merchandising and online presence
• To observe the market and feedback to the business all brand relevant and market developments
• To work closely with colleagues in Marketing and Product teams to create demand and develop the brand
• To develop and maintain strong working relationships with all internal Ariat personnel
• To grow the business across all our channels – Equestrian, Western, Country and Work & Safety.

The ideal candidate will be able to provide us with the following:

• Fluent English
• 3+ Years Sales Experience
• Excellent skills including Communication , Interpersonal, Time management, Prioritisation, Organisation and planning, Teamwork, Analytical, Presentation, Customer Service
• Experience working with retail accounts and key accounts
• Good understanding of brand building and product marketing
• Experience of Sports, Country/Equestrian or Fashion industries
• Country/Equestrian knowledge of advantage
• Use of analytics to predict trends and develop marketing and merchandising activity
• Budget management
• Flexibility to manage extensive travel
• IT Literacy including MS Office especially Excel
• Degree or equivalent of advantage
• Clean valid driving licence

If you are a self-motivated, flexible, driven individual who is results focussed, willing to travel extensively and has a passion for product then please send your CV and covering letter to humanresources.ae@ariat.com and apply to join our team.