pronorm Einbaukchen GmbH is a medium-sized industrial company. At its location in Vlotho, approximately 350 employees manufacture modern, design-oriented fitted kitchens that meet the highest standards of functionality and quality. In the kitchen furniture industry, pronorm is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality products, which can be found in both the mid-range and high-end segments.
Are you a sales talent, a strong communicator, solution- and service-oriented? Is successfully serving and delighting customers your passion?
Then become part of the pronorm-family!
To expand our team, we offer you the opportunity to join us as an experienced
Area Sales Manager (m/f/d)
for Scotland and Ireland as soon as possible.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and further develop the existing customer base (specialist retailers, studios, contract partners) within the assigned sales territory
Active acquisition of new customers to expand the market and strengthen brand presence
Plan, coordinate, and implement display kitchen placements in close cooperation with the internal sales team and marketing department
Conduct hands-on product training and sales coaching
both at the company headquarters and directly at the point of sale (POS) on site with customers
Continuously monitor market and competitors to identify trends, opportunities, and risks at an early stage
Collaborate closely with product management and marketing to further develop the product range and ensure optimal market presentation
Participate in national and international trade fairs, customer events, and promotional activities to support sales efforts
Prepare visit reports, sales analyses, and forecasts for systematic customer development
Implement jointly defined sales targets and corporate strategies
Build and maintain long-term, trust-based customer relationships through regular visits and professional consultation
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Successfully completed commercial or technical training, ideally with a focus on the kitchen or furniture industry
Several years of professional experience in field sales, preferably within the kitchen or furniture sector
Solid knowledge of the kitchen furniture market and an understanding of sales structures within the specialist retail trade
Strong sales and negotiation skills with a confident and professional demeanor towards customers at all levels
Experience in conducting product training and point-of-sale (POS) activities is a plus
High level of self-organization, initiative, and goal orientation
Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of customer needs and market demands
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and digital tools
Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland (and occasionally to Germany)
Proficiency in German is beneficial but not required
Intercultural competence and sensitivity to regional market differences, particularly in Scotland and Ireland
PERKS OF THE JOB
A long-term and challenging role with real prospects for growth
A varied field of responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy
Attractive, performance-based compensation package
A supportive, team-oriented culture within a forward-looking company
A company car for business and private use
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