Hultafors Group is a house of premium brands, joined by a shared vision: improving how the world works. On group level, our purpose and goal are to be a growth platform for business success by providing a world-class backbone, taking care of all joint systems and processes – so our brands can focus on what they do best – empower professionals with the most durable and high-performing products on the market.
Hultafors Group consists of major and specialty brands in two main segments, Personal Protective Equipment and Hardware Solutions. The brands are our pride and main offering to our customers. They drive their own value chain from product development and supply chain to marketing and sales.
We believe in creating a positive and motivating work environment characterized by trust, collaboration, and entrepreneurial drive. We build strong relationships, both internally and externally, based on mutual respect and trust. By encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing, we create an environment where innovation thrives, and complex problems can be solved effectively.
Hultafors Group has 1,800 employees and operates in 70 markets worldwide.
Do you have a passion for driving sales and achieving business goals? Do you want to be our key player in fulfilling our ambitious growth plan, this is the perfect position for you!
Hultafors Group is now seeking an experienced and results-driven Country Sales Manager to lead the sales of Solid Gear and Snickers Workwear brands in the Finnish market. This role is a key role in achieving our growth and profitability objectives and increasing our market share in Finland.
The Country Sales Manager will have a proven track record in increasing sales and customer retention, along with experience in managing overall team performance. In addition to developing effective sales strategies the ideal candidate will also play a pivotal role in its execution.
You will be reporting to the Director Nordic Region, USA, Export & IDA.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility for Solid Gear & Snickers Workwear net sales and financial performance in Finland.
- Responsible for client and distributions agreements, direct and in-direct, regarding sales growth, agreement fulfilment/ obligations, profit & loss, and customer satisfaction.
- Sales execution, drive growth through optimizing current business while identifying new business and market opportunities to support short- and long-term growth.
- Build a high-performing team and foster a collaborative culture. Provide inspirational leadership and be a dynamic ambassador for the Hultafors Group. Currently the team consists of 10 persons, field sales and back office support.
YOUR PROFILE
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales and team management
- Proven experience in B2B and/or B2C sales leadership
- Hands-on sales experience, particularly with premium brands
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A passion for driving sales and achieving business goals
- Good ability to work in strategic, tactical and operational levels
- Knowledge of the Finnish market area (retail experience is beneficial)
- Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken
- A commercially founded educational background
WHY JOIN US?
Hultafors Group is large enough to have all the key structure and functions in place, yet small enough to make sure everyone can make a mark. Our owners, Investment AB Latour, have a long-term vision for their ownership and investment, and Hultafors Group has long been a successful and profitable company, which secures stability for all of us working here. We offer support and education in new roles and when there is a need, offering room to grow and develop within the scope of your role. Your personal development is important to us and as we are part of Investment AB Latour, there might also be internal career opportunities within the Latour sphere.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
Please contact Senior Headhunter Katja Selander +358 50 440 0589 or Senior Headhunter Terhi Ahokas +358 50 388 9600 if You need to know more, before sending your application and CV via the link as soon as possible and no later than Friday 28.2.2025. We process applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the ad, when we find the right candidate.
Work location: Our office is located in Espoo, Finland.
