Transport Business Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Letchworth Garden City
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 16 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Are you an experienced 'On the Road' Sales Manager with a background in a technical or engineering product? Then the Altro Group may have the opportunity you have been looking for???
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Business Manager (covering Europe and the Emerging markets) to join our Global Transport team. The successful candidate can be based anywhere within Western/Central Europe and will need to be able to travel throughout Europe for work. This is a permanent, full time position offering a competitive salary and benefits package including company car/car allowance and company funded private medical cover.
This is an exciting role to grow the sales and profitability of Altro's Transport portfolio of products and services through collaborative partnerships with Bus and Rail vehicle manufacturers, end user operators, designers and consultants.
The role includes the management of five key account managers in Europe and a network of distributors and agents to implement the growth strategy.
As a key member of the Global sales management team reporting to the Commercial Manager - Global Transport, the Transport Business Manager - Europe & Emerging Markets will be responsible for the profitability of the European & Emerging Markets Transport business. They will also be responsible for:
Developing and implementing a strategic focus and plan to develop and grow a sustainable solutions based business, primarily in the Bus & Coach and Rail market sectors with a clear emphasis on the growth of the Altro flooring portfolio of products and services
Integrating and working with the Global Transport management team to deliver and provide focus and strategic input to the Global Transport business. This would include supporting the growth of our Global key account business, our Global project pipeline via our existing resources and also involvement in new product development (NPD).
In addition to customer interface, this role will be accountable for the net profitability of the identified accounts and therefore responsible for the operational co-ordination between production, technical, logistics and the Transport Customer Care Centre (CCC).
What we are looking for???
Education / Experience:
English language (spoken and written) - essential.
Another European language (spoken and written) would be highly desirable.
Graduate calibre with extensive sales experience in a technical/engineering related product/industry, both in the UK and internationally, as well as key account management.
Previous experience of directly managing a sales team.
Technical Skills:
Computer literacy
Relevant market and competition knowledge
Relevant industry knowledge
Relevant product knowledge
Account management experience
Minimum of 3 years on the road experience
Who are Altro?
Altro are a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for health, care, construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919 and voted one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, for 11 years!
Our purpose is to transform spaces to enhance people's emotional and physical wellbeing. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.
If you have the relevant experience and would describe yourself as a positive team player, then we would love to hear from you, click 'Apply' today!
Owing to the Covid19 pandemic, Altro have been making adjustments to support you through your candidate journey whilst keeping you as safe as possible. Initial interviews will take place via online video chat using MS Teams or via telephone
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Business Manager (covering Europe and the Emerging markets) to join our Global Transport team. The successful candidate can be based anywhere within Western/Central Europe and will need to be able to travel throughout Europe for work. This is a permanent, full time position offering a competitive salary and benefits package including company car/car allowance and company funded private medical cover.
This is an exciting role to grow the sales and profitability of Altro's Transport portfolio of products and services through collaborative partnerships with Bus and Rail vehicle manufacturers, end user operators, designers and consultants.
The role includes the management of five key account managers in Europe and a network of distributors and agents to implement the growth strategy.
As a key member of the Global sales management team reporting to the Commercial Manager - Global Transport, the Transport Business Manager - Europe & Emerging Markets will be responsible for the profitability of the European & Emerging Markets Transport business. They will also be responsible for:
Developing and implementing a strategic focus and plan to develop and grow a sustainable solutions based business, primarily in the Bus & Coach and Rail market sectors with a clear emphasis on the growth of the Altro flooring portfolio of products and services
Integrating and working with the Global Transport management team to deliver and provide focus and strategic input to the Global Transport business. This would include supporting the growth of our Global key account business, our Global project pipeline via our existing resources and also involvement in new product development (NPD).
In addition to customer interface, this role will be accountable for the net profitability of the identified accounts and therefore responsible for the operational co-ordination between production, technical, logistics and the Transport Customer Care Centre (CCC).
What we are looking for???
Education / Experience:
English language (spoken and written) - essential.
Another European language (spoken and written) would be highly desirable.
Graduate calibre with extensive sales experience in a technical/engineering related product/industry, both in the UK and internationally, as well as key account management.
Previous experience of directly managing a sales team.
Technical Skills:
Computer literacy
Relevant market and competition knowledge
Relevant industry knowledge
Relevant product knowledge
Account management experience
Minimum of 3 years on the road experience
Who are Altro?
Altro are a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for health, care, construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919 and voted one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, for 11 years!
Our purpose is to transform spaces to enhance people's emotional and physical wellbeing. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.
If you have the relevant experience and would describe yourself as a positive team player, then we would love to hear from you, click 'Apply' today!
Owing to the Covid19 pandemic, Altro have been making adjustments to support you through your candidate journey whilst keeping you as safe as possible. Initial interviews will take place via online video chat using MS Teams or via telephone