Sales Representative

The company
This company was founded in early 2004 and is now one of the European leaders in providing the latest technologies to the consumer market.
Design, innovation and quality are the 3 pillars of their philosophy. Utilising their long experience in IT market and focusing on the convergence of the consumer electronics, they want to simplify usage and bring to the market new products that reflect their customers' needs. With office throughout Europe and Asia, they are able to bring a high level of service to their partners with most affordable prices to the end-users. The R&D team is constantly improving quality of products so to be always "first to market" with innovative features and devices.
Working with retail partners to develop a range of products that reflect our customer's constant desire to provide innovative products, with up to date technology at leading edge prices. Innovation is paramount and by working with our technical department in the Far East we are constantly updated on market changes and new developments in technology. "First to market" is key and we pride ourselves in being first to deliver new and innovative products to the market. Parallel to a strong sourcing ability is a dedicated and experienced European team, with a strong supply chain strategy and a constant drive to communicate and showcase the latest technical and market developments in this ever changing world of technology.
General summary
The company is currently looking for a Swedish Sales Representative for the south / middle Sweden.

The successful candidate will plan and develop sales and marketing activities in his/her area, to maintain and develop sales of the range of products to all major retailers and online retailers. In conjunction with this you will be required to identify new market opportunities and communicate this to the senior management team. The Sales Representative report directly to the European MD, but also have direct contact with the rest of the Sales team in Germany and around Europe .

1) Maintain and develop strategic partnerships with our major customers, maintaining a customer and prospect database.
2) Introduce our range of products to all major retailers.
3) Plan and carry out sales activities to agreed budgets, sales volumes, values and timescales
4) Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by email, telephone and personal visits
5) Maintain and develop existing and new customers, through planned individual account support and liaison with internal order processing staff.
6) Monitor and report on sales activities and provide relevant management information.
7) Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
8) Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
9) Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities required
1) Experienced Sales person with a minimum of 3 years sales experience preferably within consumer electronics market and/or home appliances
2) Good knowledge of the retail market with contacts within the industry
3) Strong Communication Skills and the ability to manage project work.
4) Ability to work independently and set the strategic direction
5) Swedish native speaker and English communication skills.Knowledge off additional European languages is a plus