Midlands
Closing date: Friday 5th July 2024
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 5th July 2024
HKM has been successfully producing and marketing a full range of products for riders and horses for many years. The HKM brand stands for a passion for equestrian sports as well as innovative and high-quality products with an unbeatable price-performance ratio. From the idyllic town of Neuenhaus near the Dutch border, we supply over 3,000 specialist retailers in 69 countries. With our products, we equip all riders regarless of age and size, as well as their four-legged sports companions, from Shetty to Grand Prix horses. We have achieved a great deal in recent years, but we are still a long way from reaching the end goal.
We have a very strong market presence in the UK. In order to meet local market conditions as best as possible, the UK business is run by our HKM Sports Equipment (UK) Ltd, in England. In order to pursue our ambitious growth targets in the UK, we are looking for a motivated, ambitious individual to join our team as soon as possible.
Your tasks
Proactive strategic support and advice for customers in the UK, including the processing and follow-up of quotations, orders and queries
Targeted further development of existing customers and acquisition of new customers
Active analysis of the market environment and initiation of necessary measures (derivation of sales potential)
Specialist consulting and training for sales partners and customers
Organization, coordination and participation in national events and trade fairs
Participation in research and development (product range development, new products, etc.)
Supporting the sales team with other tasks and projects that arise
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Your profile
Completed vocational training
Several years of proven professional sales / customer service experience
Experience in equestrian sports
Full UK driving license
Independent, structured, self-reliant and solution-oriented way of working
High degree of team spirit, motivation, initiative and reliability
Very good knowledge of MS Office
LANGUAGES: English mandatory, German favorable
Interesting work in an inspiring environment in which your own ideas and independent implementation are welcome
Performance-related remuneration including special payments, company mobile and company car
Flexible workplace, office hours can be implemented in the home office
Very attractive employee discounts
An agile, motivated and highly committed team
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
This is a home based role with extensive travel. Some customers will require a visit in person, some can be managed on the phone or online. The successful candidate will ideally be located in the Midlands.
Reporting will be to the UK office in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, with regular teams meetings with head office in Germany, alongside the sales and production/design team. Occassional travel to Germany will be required for meetings with Head Office, and attendance at Spoga.
We require an experienced sales person, with familiarity of the equine industry.
This is a rarely available role.
To apply please send your CV (including your location) and covering letter explaining your suitability to emma@equine-careers.co.uk
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