The Oberalp Group is a management driven family business - a house of brands that creates high quality technical mountaineering products. We have 6 own brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv and LaMunt. As an exclusive partner of other brands in the sports sector we offer our entire know how in communication, sales and image building. We are a team of more than 1000 employees in 11 countries worldwide – a group of adventurers and dreamers, mountaineers, looking for their next peak. The Sales Manager is the main responsible for the excellent implementation of the sales strategy for our distributed brand 2117 and aims to maximise profits through developing sales strategies that match customer requirements and promoting products.He/she accomplishes business development activities by implementing sales plans in the assigned markets (Italy, Germany, France & Spain).Tasks & responsibilitiesSupport of the forecasting process by providing analysis of the developments of the orders according to the growth on the assigned marketsAnalysis of the structure of the collection and identification of needs for the assigned marketsImplementation of the brand’s strategy in the assigned marketsMeeting of sales financial objectives by forecasting requirementsDevelopment of the sales strategic plans and programs designed for growth and profitability in the assigned marketsMaintainance of direct relationships with key accounts and dealersCoordination of the implementation of all trade concepts & levels and the realization of POS-POP materialPromotion of the brand organising events and product exhibitionsSupport and development of first class sales force and service level in the assigned regionOpening of new business opportunities evaluating market trends and competitor activitiesProfile5+ years’ experience in sales position, preferably with a distribution company is requiredProactive, self-starter individual with natural leadership and communication skillsOperational, hands on, the candidate is distinguished by high level of energy and a “can do” attitude.In depth knowledge and understanding of the sales and marketing processStrong customer focus and knowledge of consumer branding, communication and promotional techniquesGood numeric and negotiation skillsStrong commercial knowledgeWillingness to travel on a regular basisThe headquarters is located in Bolzano, Italy.If you are interested to work in a challenging, international and dynamic environment then apply now!