DAKINE - DAKINE KEY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Remote from Annecy, Paris, Belgium or Netherlands

We are looking for our next Dakine Key Account Executive role.

In this role you will be in charge of the Dakine most important accounts in Europe. From largest generalist digital accounts to core specialty accounts you will lead the sales development, relationship and overall Brand elevation.

The role can be based in Annecy’s region, Paris, Belgium or Netherlands. It requires experience working with leading digital generalist accounts like Amazon or Bol.com and digital specialty accounts like Snowleader or Ekosport. Other requirements are a proven expertise in the Action Sport / Outdoor industry and to be fluent in English and French.

Key responsibilities

Drive Key Accounts growth and profitability

Manage in-season service and business optimization

Build unbreakable relationships with retailers and be a market expert

Competencies

• Mandatory experience in managing digital generalists accounts
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passionate Sales expert connected to the Outdoor and Lifestyle industry
• Proven Experience in managing Key Accounts

Passion

• You are a real sales person with a passion for accessories products
• You have a passion for snow, surf, bike sports and understand the consumer’s behavior
• You have a strong passion and knowledge of the digital business way of working

People

• You always maintain a respectful and collaborative relationship with colleagues and customers
• You take responsibility for your role within the team
• We can rely on you because of your integrity, reliability and stability

Entrepreneurial

• You think action and solution-oriented and enjoy acting accordingly
• You are driven to make a difference and achieve results by bringing an enthusiastic hands-on mentality and points for improvement
• Your preparation and knowledge of the industry, products and competitors allow you to switch quickly

Diversity

• You like to work in a pan-European environment
• You are open to other opinions, decisions and cultures

Experience and knowledge

• Bachelor level of education minimum
• 5-8 years of industry experience in sales roles in pan-European roles
• Fluent in English and French. Dutch a plus
• Proven expertise in the Outdoor community
• Capacity to travel in France and Belgium and Netherlands mainly

What do you get in return

• Opportunity to make an impact by working on Dakine at a key moment in the history of the Brand in Europe
• Challenging position within a fast-growing family business

Values of our company

• We use our drive and commitment to motivate and inspire others
• People are the core of our company, they make the difference
• We are ambitious and not afraid to take on new challenges
• We believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation through different perspectives

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