Account Manager Switzerland

Swiss Office
Germany
17 April 2024

About us

Want to be part of one of the most beautiful brands in the world? Directly or indirectly - everyone will encounter our products at some point! As our Account Manager it is your mission to grow sales and penetration of Dorel Juvenile brands (Maxi-Cosi, Bebeconfort and Tiny Love) in Switzerland. Do you like to work independent and being responsible for the success in the Swiss market all by yourself? Then we might have a match!

Note: We are looking for someone to join the team who is either living on the German side of the Swiss border (Freiburg area or similar), or someone who lives in Switzerland (preferably around Zürich).

Your mission

Your mission is to grow sales and penetration of Dorel Juvenile brands in the region by optimizing the business relationship with existing (key) accounts and realizing the sales targets. Are you a passionate individual with commercial talent, ready for the next step in your career? This is your chance!

You will manage a portfolio of retailers in the Swiss area. Currently we work with16 Accounts and 15 doors for the Baby Walz + Baby One franchise. Whilst this position is home based (on the road), occasional travel will be required to our office in Cologne. You will be part of the DACH team and reporting to the Senior Sales Manager of Germany.

Key responsibilities

  • Realization of execution of account plans, in such a way that (at the least) the turnover targets are realized.
  • Ensure a good and professional relationship with customers, in such a way that customers are and will remain satisfied with Dorel.
  • Maintain or improve numeric and qualitative distribution and potentially expand distribution of our products in a way that ensures sales targets are achieved.
  • Analyzing and reporting the sales results in such a way that it is possible to correct or change the (sales) targets on time for realization.
  • Responsible for the creation and execution of marketing plans for the retailers including training the sales employees on the shop floor and visual merchandising.
  • Independently handle all topics related to the Swiss market, working closely together with the central Sales Administration, (Trade) Marketing, Retailer Care, and After-Sales departments to insure optimal customer relationships.

Your profile

  • You have a couple of years’ working experience in a similar sales role.
  • Sales is part of your DNA: working independently, pro-actively chasing opportunities, able to engage retailers and with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Experience with Salesforce or another ERP system is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and experience, excellent negotiation skills and is a confident presenter.
  • Enjoys and is able to analyze data, in order to provide customers with great service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and good skills in English.

Are you ready to grow with us?

  • A salary of maximum 70K a year based on your experience and knowledge, with room to grow.
  • This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible.
  • A company car according to our lease plan.
  • You will receive a permanent contract.
  • You are eligible for our sales bonus plan and a 13th month every year.
  • The annual leave entitlements consist of 27 vacation days (+ pink Monday?!) in the case of full-time employment.
  • Other terms include travel expenses, use of a laptop and telephone and an extensive retirement plan.

N.B. This position is eligible for our internal ‘Refer a Friend’ policy. Please ask your HR Manager for the terms that apply.

We are looking for our next Account Manager in the Swiss market. You will be independently in charge of how you want to approach this market and achieve our targets. Of course, with the guidance of your manager if needed. This is a huge opportunity to make an impact on our business. Are you ready to grow with us?

About Dorel Juvenile

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands Max-Cosi and Tiny Love are complemented by regional brands and are available in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to work with 2.700 highly driven professionals in 25 different countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards.

Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path; we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. A vital element of our daily operations is the strong connection we maintain with our consumers. We engage with them wherever they are, so they will always benefit from our products and services, even in ways they did not expect.