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Danmark

Horsens, Region Midtjylland, Danmark

Reference:CEO | Anders HolgaardMain tasks:● Responsible for creating long-term relationships with the company's existing customers, either with white/private label products or CSI's house brands in selected markets.● Responsible for expanding the customer base on the European market via direct sales or sales via ABUS subsidiaries. ● Act as a sparring partner for established customers, hold sales visits and ensure our customers always have an updated range and competitive… Show more Reference:CEO | Anders HolgaardMain tasks:● Responsible for creating long-term relationships with the company's existing customers, either with white/private label products or CSI's house brands in selected markets.● Responsible for expanding the customer base on the European market via direct sales or sales via ABUS subsidiaries. ● Act as a sparring partner for established customers, hold sales visits and ensure our customers always have an updated range and competitive prices in the market. ● Support and operate as a sparring partner for colleagues at ABUS subsidiaries to build the white/private label category in addition to their primary focus on ABUS products.● Negotiations with significant clients and optimization of existing chain agreements. Responsible for customer P&L.● Budget planning and follow-up, strategic planning of sales channels. Ensure optimization of revenue. Participation in trade fairs. Sales forecast (S&OP) ● Ensure that ABUS always appears as a trustworthy and attractive partner and strengthens customer relations.Keys words: Sales development. Customer service. Sales process. Strategic sales. Budget management. Sales forecasts. Sales promotion activities and marketing. Show less

Herlev

Company description:SodaStream is the world's largest producer and distributor of carbonated household systems, with over seven million active users. The brand is sold in over 60,000 stores worldwide in 49 countries. (Sodastream is now part of PepsiCo, Inc)In 2012 SodaStream took over responsibility for sales and marketing in Denmark from a distributor and has since been developing rapidly.Reference:Regional General Manager | David SolomonStrategic challenges:●… Show more Company description:SodaStream is the world's largest producer and distributor of carbonated household systems, with over seven million active users. The brand is sold in over 60,000 stores worldwide in 49 countries. (Sodastream is now part of PepsiCo, Inc)In 2012 SodaStream took over responsibility for sales and marketing in Denmark from a distributor and has since been developing rapidly.Reference:Regional General Manager | David SolomonStrategic challenges:● Preparation and implementation of a new distribution strategy on the Danish market.Main tasks:● Part of the management team.● Implementation of a new strategy and optimization of revenue.● Preparation of action plans for selected areas of focus.● Preparation of 5 monthly forecasts.● Negotiations with significant clients and optimization of existing chain agreements.● Development of in-store activities in cooperation with Trade Marketing.● Coach district managers via carpooling to ensure that store staff are motivated to perform.● Visibility for district managers and follow-up targets.● Budget follow-up.Main achievements:● Implementation of successful negotiations with all key accounts. ● I successfully raised earnings without loss of customers or revenue. Show less

Danmark

Company description:A Danish distribution company that develops, manufactures and sells jewellery. Sales and administration had a total of 15 employees. Reference:CEO | Karsten MøllerStrategic challenges:Preparation and implementation of a new business strategyMain tasks:● Part of the management team. ● I was responsible for the sales division consisting of 3 external sales managers and three internal sales assistants.● Budget responsible for the company's… Show more Company description:A Danish distribution company that develops, manufactures and sells jewellery. Sales and administration had a total of 15 employees. Reference:CEO | Karsten MøllerStrategic challenges:Preparation and implementation of a new business strategyMain tasks:● Part of the management team. ● I was responsible for the sales division consisting of 3 external sales managers and three internal sales assistants.● Budget responsible for the company's total turnover in Denmark.● Implementation of a general savings plan, stabilization of sales, and optimization of existing internal resources. Action plans for selected areas of focus. Negotiations with major clients - as well as the reopening of chain agreements. ● Overall management and coordination of efforts and activities. Increase visibility and follow-up on targets. Coach and motivate employees. Budget follow-up.Main achievements:● Implementation of successful district change. ● Stabilized revenue in a period when a general decline characterized the industry. The result was an increasing market share. Show less

Hedensted, Denmark

Company description:Skagen Designs is a brand, initially of watchesReference:CEO | Karsten MøllerStrategic challenges:● Continue the development of the Danish dealer network. ● Establishment of the Swedish market.Main tasks:● Strategic choice of distribution channels.● Responsible for building the Swedish market.● Key Account sales to chains and B2B customers.

Company description:Samsonite is the world's largest travel luggage company. With a heritage dating back more than 110 years, Samsonite has developed and widely commercialized numerous innovations in luggage, establishing key industry trends and adapting to evolving consumer needs.Reference: GM Scandinavia/Eastern Europe| Joakim PalmgrenStrategic challenges:● Expand market share and maintain this.Main tasks:● Strategic choice of distribution channels and canvassing… Show more Company description:Samsonite is the world's largest travel luggage company. With a heritage dating back more than 110 years, Samsonite has developed and widely commercialized numerous innovations in luggage, establishing key industry trends and adapting to evolving consumer needs.Reference: GM Scandinavia/Eastern Europe| Joakim PalmgrenStrategic challenges:● Expand market share and maintain this.Main tasks:● Strategic choice of distribution channels and canvassing efforts.● Responsible for key account sales to chains.● Budget follow-up.Main achievements:● Successful launch of Lacoste bags in Denmark. Successful launch of Philip Starck bags. (Distributed by Samsonite)● Stabilized revenue in 2001, when the industry's turnover came under intense pressure after September 11 terrorist attacks in New York. Show less

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