Would you like to have a decisive influence on the marketing activities and turnover in a market? Do you want to be the initiator and coordinator of marketing activities and assume responsibility for the campaigns launched by a JYSK country? Can you lead at a distance? Are you able to multi-task, keep cool during challenging tasks, and prioritise so that you use your own time and that of your employees in the most effective way? Do you have the ambitions, the competencies, and the skills to develop at the JYSK speed?

Then you may be the person we are looking for!

We are seeking a Sales Manager for the continuous development of one of our international markets. You will refer to the Regional Head of Sales, who is overall responsible for turnover and gross profit of a number of countries.

You will be part of a dynamic team of over 40 people who make up the Sales & Expansion department at the JYSK Head Office in Aarhus.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
As a Sales Manager, we offer you responsibility and influence from Day 1. You get the opportunity to be part of an ambitious department, where you can develop and grow professionally and personally.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A workplace in an exciting international company where results, expansion and development have a high priority
• To be part of a dedicated department, with a short distance from decision to action
• A chance to be part of a dynamic team, where we take pride in our work and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do
• A great introduction program to secure that you are ready to take on the challenges
• A competitive bonus that reward great sales and results

WHAT YOUR JOB WILL BE ABOUT
In Sales & Expansion, our general responsibility is to ensures sales and profitability for JYSK. This means that we are responsible for surveilling the market and implementing marketing activities in the different countries. Nonetheless, Sales & Expansion also handles the pricing for all articles in all JYSK countries. 

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead and coach a team of 3 employees located in Finland
• Prepare individual campaigns for off-line channels – from article selection, campaign pricing to campaign evaluation 
• Price assortment and contribution to the development of the best possible assortment composition
• Monitor our competitors and thus ensure our competitiveness on price and assortment
• Handle the controlling of key figures and launch necessary activities to reach determined goals
• Ensure optimum information to the stores – primarily via JYSKs Intranet.

In addition, your workday will include a number of ad hoc and recurring tasks related to the changing seasons.

You will assume the management responsibility of 3 employees: two Sales Coordinators and one Sales & Marketing Assistant, who are located in our Head Office in Helsinki, Finland.

You will participate in travel activities for meetings and competitor monitoring (app. 15-20 travel days per year).

You can read more about our department at https://job.jysk.dk/dk/head-office/sales-expansion

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
To succeed in this role, you need to be structured, proactive and have an analytical mindset. 

In addition you:

• Have a relevant educational background – e.g. a Bachelor or Master within Business, Marketing or similar
• Have leadership experience
• Are good at planning your time and meeting deadlines
• Have an analytical and structured approach to your tasks
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Can speak and write English fluently
• Have good skills in Excel
• Preferably have a commercial approach and understanding of retail business in relation to how it gains profit and customers

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Regional Head of Sales, Flemming Skydsgaard at +45 4193 4019.

Send us a brief application with your CV by clicking “Apply”. We are evaluating applications ongoingly and will remove the job advert once the right candidate has been selected.

ABOUT US
We believe that our employees are key to our success going from one store in 1979 to more than 3,000 stores worldwide today. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing within JYSK, and we also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page.