Agilight B.V. (Weesp)
GENLED Brands™ is a worldwide LED lighting solutions leader. With a global footprint of employees, factories, assembly facilities, distribution centers and sales offices on 6 of the 7 continents, GENLED Brands™ strives to advance both technology and sustainability through its unparalleled commitment to progression.
GENLED Brands™ is an industry pioneer and thought leader. We acquire companies and brands that work collaboratively and in an agile manner, and provide access to a global LED manufacturing, supply and distribution infrastructure that allows them to create leading-edge designs with real-world applications while developing products that meet the most stringent testing requirements for performance, reliability and safety.
Industry professionals look to GENLED Brands™ to “Light Up The World” with all kinds of LED systems. Headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ, GENLED Brands™ includes AgiLight, which offers premium innovative signage lighting, and Acolyte, which provides unmatched custom architectural lighting solutions for interior and exterior projects.
Agilight B.V. seeks to hire a full-time sales manager in Amsterdam. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful candidate to represent our two global brands: the LED signage lighting company AgiLight and the custom architectural LED lighting manufacturer Acolyte.
This position will be responsible for creating sales opportunities and winning business in Germany and across Europe from targeted sign companies, display manufacturers, specialized distributors, etc. This will require daily exchange with the company customer base to build rapport with distributor sales teams and to increase product awareness. Execution of this role involves travel, time and territory planning, on-site sales calls, introduction of new products, application consultation, operational pricing, claims management, collection and reaching sales goals.
The successful candidate will receive training on Agilight B.V. sales processes, LED technology, and AgiLight and Acolyte products. Reporting to the regional sales manager, he or she will have a proven ability to fill the sales pipeline with opportunities, grow the hit-rate across those opportunities, accurately forecast sales 3 months out, and grow the conversion rate from quotes to collections. Apply HERE for immediate consideration!
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We're looking for a Sales Manager to join our Agilight B.V. Team in Amsterdam. This is a home-based position from Amsterdam. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful candidate to represent our two global brands: the LED signage lighting company AgiLight and the custom architectural LED lighting manufacturer Acolyte. This position is responsible for creating sales opportunities and winning business from targeted sign companies, lighting designers, display manufacturers, specialized distributors and end-users. Execution of this role involves time and territory planning, on-site sales calls, introduction of new products, application presentations, operational pricing, claims management, collection and reaching sales goals. The successful candidate will receive training on Agilight B.V. sales processes, LED technology, and AgiLight and Acolyte products. If you match this description, get in touch! Click HERE to apply!
Your Role
•Driving B2B sales in the assigned territory and building strong relationship with End-users, Lighting Specifiers, Distributors, Contractors, Display manufacturers
•Identifying and acquiring new customers, as well as up-selling to the existing customer base and establish Genled as one of their key business partners
•Effectively managing and driving the sales cycle from prospection through to successful closure
•Meeting and exceeding revenue growth targets
•Develop timely and accurate sales offer based on given customer project requirements
•Defining and executing territory sales plans while leading on commercial negotiations, ensuring we profitably grow revenues and margins
•Accurately forecasting and achieving sales targets, profitably grow revenues and margins across all opportunities
•Ensuring high quality and follow-up customer assignments and projects (trainings to partners, customer planning, presentations, solutions, project coordination)
•Responsible for presenting the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars
•Understanding industry trends, product capabilities, future developments, customer requirements
•Provide market feedback on product base and competition information
Your Profile
•Master’s and/or bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Engineering or relevant discipline
•3+ years of experience in a sale, business development, key account management role selling B2B solutions
•Fluency in English as a must
•Proven track record and knowledge in the LED signage or LED architectural lighting industry is preferred
•Key account planning skills and focus on strategic relationship development
•Proven ability to achieve ambitious sales targets as well as understand complex sales cycles at a strategic level
•A hands-on mentality and excellent stakeholder management skills
•A positive and professional team player attitude, along with self-motivation and continued desired to achieve clearly defined goals
•Excellent communication, listening and collaboration skills next to a problem-solving mindset
Our Offer
•Competitive salary based on experience
•Full time employment in a global well-known company offering top class solutions
•A highly motivated, dedicated and friendly team
•A long-term perspective and development opportunity
Must live in The Netherlands (company will not relocate candidate)
Position subject to curriculum vitae/resume and social media background check
Multiple opportunities for career development like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments with strong international exposure.