SALES Manager, Germany – Prestige TEA BRAND, LUXURY HOTEL ; Horeca FILLED Standley AS

Role Title:

SALES MANAGER, GERMANY – PRESTIGE TEA BRAND, LUXURY HOTEL SECTOR (Ho Re Ca ) FILLED BY STANDLEY ASSOCIATES

Location:Anywhere in Germany, Home Office

Remuneration: An excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with the importance of the position

Established in London in 2000 our client employs the very highest standards found in tea production today.

Enjoyed in select establishments worldwide, including 5-star hotels, award-winning restaurants, cultural venues and stately homes, the company’s products can also be found in leading retail outlets and are sold globally online.

With its headquarters in London, it is supported by a growing network of distribution partners and international offices, including those in Russia, USA, Switzerland, UAE, India, Singapore, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands.

To support its long-term, ambitious growth plans our client is now looking to expand its presence in the German market and is now seeking a successful, ambitious, and results-driven,

SALES MANAGER, GERMANY

Scope of role:

This is a key sales role within the company encompassing both Account Management of existing clients and New Business Development within the German Luxury Ho Re Ca  Market, with the main emphasis on the hotel industry.

The Sales Manager will be expected to deliver a set of pre-agreed quarterly and annual objectives as well as delivering the annual German sales budget.

This is a great opportunity for an ultra-client-focused and highly driven sales individual to join the company and further develop their sales career within one of the world’s leading luxury tea brands.

Professional Skills & Experience:

• You will bring extensive experience in Business Development or Account Management in Luxury Ho Re Ca , or you will have sold a premium product into Luxury 5-star Hospitality.
• Live contacts with Food & Beverage Managers within the Luxury Hotel segment in Germany is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience working for a Luxury ‘FMCG’ Brand would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in managing tenders and negotiating contracts is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage budgets.
• The ability to flourish in all environments, be proactive and be a self-starter is essential.
• Comfortable operating internally with Senior Management & externally with GMs/Directors/Business Owners.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Native German speaker preferred, with good English skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Home Office and occasionally to the office in Hamburg.

Personal Attributes:

• The candidate must believe wholeheartedly in the mission “To restore the glory of tea.”
• The company is a registered charity with a significant proportion of its profits going into a Foundation.
• Candidates will need to have the demonstrable ability to embrace the dual purposes of a highly commercial operation and the company’s charitable status.
• You should be a Team Player who is prepared to be flexible to deliver the company goals.
• Impeccable personal integrity, with genuine humility combined with a huge drive.
• Respectful nature who will seamlessly integrate into the team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop the existing German business through a range gap filling, client engagement, promotional support, and brand activation.
• New Business Development through all sales channels, with a particular focus on a designated list of luxury hotel, corporate and gifting opportunities, targeting Germany initially.
• Delivering a targeted list of new, profitable 5-Star Ho Re Ca  Clients is essential.
• Develop smart contact strategies utilising Linked In, email, Zoom/Teams and (IPM) In-person meetings. research prospective customers to identify key stakeholders.
• Ensure you have an up-to-date sales prospect pipeline on Hub Spot CRM.
• Ensure you plan customer meetings and sales calls with designated prospects in advance and keep track of your movements on the relevant calendar/tracker.
• Develop best-in-class Proposals & Presentations for existing &…