Director of Sales, EMEA

Role Overview

• You lead the sales team for Europe (internal and external) and continue to expand it
• You are part of the commercial management team
• You develop and implement the sales strategy for EMEA
• You structure, plan, and optimize all sales activities for existing and new customers
• You are the contact person for marketing, PR, eCommerce, and other departments, and you create customer-oriented value propositions with them
• You conduct contract negotiations from start to finish and evaluate sales information including reports

Requirements

• You have at least 10 years of relevant professional and strong leadership experience and have already achieved outstanding sales success in a trading company
• You impress with strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities
• You have a solid network in the field of consumer goods, drugstore, or comparable
• You are characterised by entrepreneurial thinking and independent work, and you have the courage to try new things as well as the backbone to discard your own ideas
• You bring a high willingness to travel
• You are fluent in German and English – both spoken and written

Benefits

• A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces and fun team-building events
• Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, in addition to a 50% discount on all Lovehoney products to explore and discover new ways to have fun
• Enjoy a hybrid work model that fosters flexibility and work-life balance, with three days per week in-office and the opportunity to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, alongside 25 days’ holiday, plus an additional day for each year you are with Lovehoney, providing ample time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration
• Access to customised training opportunities to support your unique learning journey, complemented by biannual feedback cycles, offering valuable insights into your performance and growth areas, enhancing your development within the company.
• Recognising the significance of physical and mental health, we proudly provide gym benefits in addition to a mental wellbeing platform, to ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.