Segment Manager Supermarket and Retail

Gerflor Group creates, manufactures, and markets innovative, decorative and sustainable flooring solutions and wall finishes. We develop specific flooring and wall solutions to meet every indoor market application need: housing, healthcare, education, sport, retail, industry, offices, hospitality and transport vehicles. Gerflor Group gathers several world-renowned product brand names, such as Taraflex®, Mipolam®, DLW®, Tarabus®, Connor Sports®, Sportcourt® and Gradus®.

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced

Segment Manager Supermarket and Retail

In close cooperation with the BENELUX sales management and the regional sales teams, the Segment Manager Supermarket & Retail establishes, develops and manages the sales success in the Food and Non-Food Retail sector in the Netherlands.

Your role

• Manage sales and drive business development in the Food and Non-Food Retail Sector – with a primary market focus on centrally managed retail chains and in the Netherlands
• Identify and develop customers (end-users, architects and outfitters), win projects and achieve Preferred Supplier status
• Develop a solid business network with relevant industry bodies and key stakeholders in the sector
• Cooperate closely with the BENELUX Sales Management, Area Sales Managers and Segment Management in France (HQ)
• Conduct market research activities and report market trends / requirements to the Segment Management and R&D
• Contribute to the brand awareness of Gerflor in the Retail sector
• Attend to relevant trade shows and exhibitions

Our requirements

• Minimum 5 years in sales of building materials / design products to the NL Supermarket / Retail sector
• Proven experience in business development and entrepreneurial mind-set
• Proactive sales approach (hunter) and strong sales track record
• Good networking skills and the ability to develop long-term oriented business relations
• Structured working approach, able to handle complex decision-making structures and long project life-cycles
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively in NL

Our offer

• Be part of an internationally successful group with strong brands
• Share your ideas and play a proactive role in the development of the company
• Competitive Salary and Company car

Sounds interesting? We would like to get to know you better!