Teamhead Sales EEMEA Distribution

Beschreibung:

YOUR MISSION

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:
* Drives market-specific strategies based on a deep understanding of local consumers, channels, and competitive dynamics across 40+ EEMEA Distribution markets in alignment with regional strategic priorities and guidance.
* Identifies and activates growth opportunities in key markets to deliver short- and long-term business objectives.
* Defines and reviews sales targets for existing and new distributors in line with financial planning cycles.

COMMERCIAL EXECUTION:
* Ensures distributors execute global and regional sales initiatives effectively, closely aligned with given strategic directions and priorities.
* Provides guidance on sales execution, pricing, marketing initiatives, sponsorships, and commercial partnerships.
* Ensures international and cross-border key account strategies are aligned with global and regional strategies in close collaboration with the key account teams.
* Collaborates closely with Marketing, Retail and E-Commerce Teams to enhance brand consistency, visibility, and brand heat across the region.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT & ENABLEMENT
* Leads, develops, and inspires the Sales Team, creating an environment in which ownership, accountability, and collaboration can thrive.
* Clearly sets goals, priorities, and expectations aligned with regional business objectives and financial targets.
* Develops team capabilities through continuous coaching, feedback, performance management and talent development.
* Ensures team members are equipped with the required tools, knowledge, and training to successfully manage distributor relationships and drive commercial results.

CONTROL:
* Ensures full compliance with PUMA's sales, distribution and financial guidelines across all distribution markets.
* Safeguards financial exposure by ensuring appropriate payment securities are in place
* Actively manages financial risk in collaboration with the Sales and Finance Team, including credit limits and receivables.
* Provides regular, accurate, and transparent reporting on business performance, sales development, and risk exposure.

COORDINATION:
* Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure aligned brand execution, product flow, margin management, and forecasting.
* Strong coordination between regional, cluster and local teams as well as distribution partners to ensure the provided strategy is implemented and programs executed.

YOUR TALENT

EDUCATION:
* University degree or equivalent professional experience.

EXPERIENCE:
* Proven experience in international sales or business development within branded consumer goods.
* Strong exposure to distribution and export markets; sports, lifestyle, or fashion industry experience preferred.
* Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing complex, multi-market environments.

CAPABILITIES:
* Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills
* A structured, self-driven, and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on execution and impact.
* Proven interpersonal, presentation and facilitation abilities to operate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Experience of developing strong relationships, communicating across a wide variety of networks

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
* Strong analytical, commercial and financial acumen.
* Solid proficiency in standard business systems and Windows-based applications.
* Very good command of spoken and written English
* French proficiency a benefit

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