Sales Manager

Hunter Douglas Europe; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Europe is seeking a Sales Manager in Zuid-Holland to manage and grow the Netherlands market while expanding into Germany. You will lead a team, drive market share growth, and translate corporate objectives into actionable initiatives through data insights.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales management, analytics, and is fluent in German and English. The role requires managing dealer relationships and using tools like Power BI to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering growth in a dealer-led, multi-brand environment.
• Strong experience in sales management.
• Skilled in sales analytics and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Netherlands market.
• Drive accelerated growth in Germany.
• Lead, coach, and inspire the sales team.

Skills

Sales management

Sales analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

German retail knowledge

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Job

Hunter Douglas is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager who will take full responsibility for managing and developing the Netherlands market, while accelerating growth and expanding our presence in Germany.

This is a hands on leadership role where you will lead and support a team of sales representatives across both countries, while working closely with dealers and partners to drive sustainable commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Netherlands market, ensuring strong commercial performance and dealer engagement
• Drive accelerated growth in Germany, identifying opportunities to expand market share and strengthen our presence
• Translate corporate objectives into actionable initiatives supported by data insights and analytics dashboards.
• Use tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent to track performance, analyse market dynamics, and drive fact-based decision-making.
• Continuously assess market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour to identify opportunities and risks

Team Management & Development

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Dutch and German sales team
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations to ensure accountability and results delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key dealers, partners, and buying groups to secure long-term growth.
• Drive joint business planning with top dealers, leveraging analytics to identify growth potential and track outcomes.
• Own the Outdoor sales budget, forecasting, and pipeline accuracy using digital tools and reporting dashboards.
• Monitor performance against revenue, margin, and market share targets, providing regular updates to the General Manager.
• Ensure compliance with governance, pricing policies, and commercial guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering growth in a dealer-led, multi-brand environment.
• Strong experience in sales management
• Skilled in sales analytics and business intelligence — comfortable working with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to convert insights into actionable commercial strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the German retail and dealer landscape.
• Fluent in German and English.