Account Manager

Working at CLUSE

Join the #CLUSEclub and become part of one of Europe's coolest watch and lifestyle brands! CLUSE started in the Netherlands in 2013, and now we are active in over 20 countries with over 4,500 points of sale. CLUSE is young and dynamic, with an enthusiastic, international team. English is our go-to language for communication since our team is so diverse. We are down-to-earth and have an open and informal culture where we like to enjoy and celebrate important moments together!

What the role is about

Our Sales team is looking for a new Account Manager. As our Account Manager, you will contribute to the growth of CLUSE in the business to business (b2b) channel in different international markets. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our accounts and agents in various markets. It is your goal to make sure that our sales targets are met. In order to achieve your targets, you are in close contact with your current accounts, analyse sales data and optimize our in-store presence. In addition, you will focus on extending our network of watch and jewellery retailers and to further roll out our new category of bags into retail. There is the possibility to grow and manage more markets in the future.

In this role you will be part of our Sales team. This team can be best described as being very open, international and always in for a laugh. Are you sales-driven, analytical, proactive and a good communicator? Join us @ CLUSE!

Responsibilities

• Optimize the brand’s point of Sales (POS) coverage in your market by continuously improving the performance of existing POS and opening new POS;
• Achieve sales targets for your accounts and markets;
• Management of (key) accounts, distributors and agents by developing and maintaining strong relationships and providing them with the latest brand and product information, launches, trainings and presentations;
• Management of accounts by making forecasts and tracking metrics;
• Negotiate contracts to maximize profits and communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives;
• Compiling reports on account progress, goals and forecasts for the team and stakeholders;
• Active role in the roll out of the new category bags to B2B accounts in your markets;
• Advise (key) accounts/distributors on strong and winning assortment in store and merchandising;
• Proactively explore different markets, analyse growth opportunities and improve sales results;
• Organize and participate at fairs and events for the brand in different countries.

Requirements

• You are graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, sales or any related field;
• You have at least 2 years of work experience in a similar role;
• You are a sales person by nature, and you like to reach out and connect with retailers with the goal of long term successful partnerships;
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and at least one other language which is French or Spanish;
• You have the ability to handle multiple accounts and projects;
• You are analytical, target driven, proactive, a good communicator and have a hands-on mentality;
• You are passionate about the fashion industry.

Benefits

• We offer a salary that matches the industry standard, depending on experience;
• Enjoy 25 holidays per year on full-time basis, holiday allowance (8%) and pension scheme;
• Employee discount on our own products plus a CLUSE product of your choice as a welcome gift;
• Company laptop and phone;
• Flexible work-from-home policy;
• Our awesome CLUSE & BOOZE gatherings (every last Thursday of every month) and other events organized by our Social Events Team.

Curious to find out more?

Apply now via our website! We would love to tell you more about this role and the background of CLUSE! Hope to speak to you soon!