As the Sales Manager for HEROCK® Workwear - Safety footwear in the United Kingdom, you will have the unique opportunity to relaunch and grow the brand in a dynamic market. We need an experienced Sales Manager with the confidence to operate independently in this role, fully responsible for developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing customer relationships. You will be the face of HEROCK® Workwear - Safety footwear in the UK, working closely with our teams in the Head Office in Belgium and other regions to successfully serve the market.
Purpose of the Role:
To establish and expand HEROCK® Workwear - Safety Footwear presence in the United Kingdom. You will drive revenue and profitability growth in line with the company budget while developing new and existing customer relationships. This involves actively pursuing potential key accounts and managing relationships with existing accounts.
In this role, you are a true pioneer: 80% of your time will be dedicated to active prospecting to firmly establish HEROCK® Workwear - Safety Footwear in the UK market. Additionally, you will manage several strategic key accounts and build long-term relationships. You are hands-on, driven, and unafraid to explore the market yourself. Thanks to your efforts, HEROCK® will grow organically; step by step, you will build a strong team around you. Your entrepreneurial mindset and perseverance will make the difference!
candidate profile
- Independent Market Entry and Expansion:
- Develop and implement a strategy to relaunch Herock Workwear & Safety shoes in the UK market.
- Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities within relevant sectors.
- Build strong relationships with key accounts and new customers to ensure long-term partnerships.
- Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline to meet annual targets.
- Must have man management experience.
- Target and Revenue Management:
- Achieve sales and profitability targets for the Herock brand in line with the company’s budget.
- Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts and provide regular progress reports.
- To ensure optimal support, collaborate with internal teams (finance, marketing, product development, warehouse, customer care).
- Strategic Engagement:
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop successful campaigns that target market opportunities and promote specific products and services.
- Align with the head office team to coordinate product launches and phase-outs.
- Manage quotes and orders to ensure adherence to internal policies and pricing guidelines.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Submit weekly and monthly reports on sales activities, forecasts and results to our International CSO.
- Analyse market trends and customer needs to strategically position Herock Workwear & Safety shoes in the UK market.
Offer
- Experience: You have proven experience in sales, ideally within workwear, fashion, or a similar B2B sector. Experience in independently operating within a market is a plus.
- Skills: Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organisational levels.
- Personal Attributes: Driven, self-motivated and hands-on. You can think strategically but never lose sight of operational execution.
- Must have man management experience.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diverse role within an ambitious and growing company.
- The opportunity to independently develop a market and grow a brand.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Are you the driven Sales Manager we seek to relaunch HEROCK® Workwear - Safety footwear in the UK?
Apply today and become part of our success story!