Sales Manager Denmark

Job description

• Drive the direct retail business in Denmark, with full P&L ownership, delivering results to achieve AOP and strategic long and short term plans and targets Lead Joint Business Planning, target setting, forecasting, innovation, pricing, promotion strategy & plan, negotiations, and manage customer relations across the Danish business Navigate Denmark's highly complex retail landscape of 20+ customers and banners, with strong capabilities in all 4Ps and especially in promo strategy, planning and execution given the high promotional pressure in the market
• Lead, coach and develop a small local team, including 2 direct reports
• Act as a sparrings partner to the Head of Retail Nordics as well as the other local teams Academic Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sales, Engineering or a related field (Master's degree considered as a plus)
• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, within FMCG, ideally including full P&L responsibility
• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in building customer relationships, ideally with major retail accounts Leadership capabilities, with experience developing and coaching high-performing teams
• Solid working knowledge of category, finance, supply and marketing to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Experience managing complex, high-growth markets with a large and diverse customer base Fluent in Danish and English Can-do mentality: You work pro-actively, solution-oriented and get things done.

Analytical

We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key Ability to simplify: You find simple solutions to complex challenges Thrives under pressure: A fast-paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized Team player: You always work towards the same common goal together with your teammates and ensure efficient and effective alignments