Sales Brand Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Serve as a prominent and knowledgeable Cardo ambassador within the French market.

• Collaborate with the Country Manager, as well as sales and marketing teams, to establish monthly objectives and support local initiatives.

• Regularly visit dealers and retail partners to train their teams, showcase new products, and ensure effective brand representation.

• Cultivate relationships with dealers, distributors, industry communities, and other stakeholders.

• Identify, assess, and onboard new trade partners to expand the reseller network.

• Assist partners with product displays, stock availability, ordering, and inventory management.

• Address dealer and distributor requirements, engage internal resources, and convert opportunities into sales.

• Identify pertinent events and rides, creating an annual activation calendar.

• Represent Cardo at trade shows, product launches, and other significant occasions.

• Establish connections with influential figures and motorcycle industry communities to enhance brand visibility.

• Collect feedback from dealers and riders, sharing insights with the broader organization.

• Keep track of competing brands, products, and market trends.

• Maintain and adapt French-language training materials.

• Assist Customer Support with occasional inquiries from end-users via phone or email.

• Review activities, goals, and progress with the Country Manager for France.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in brand management, channel development, dealer management, or a similar field-based commercial role.

• Demonstrated experience in developing the French market and managing sales channels.

• Experience with a global consumer electronics brand is a significant advantage.

• Established relationships with motorcycle dealerships, accessory retailers, or pertinent industry communities are highly regarded.

• Proficiency in both French and English.

• Possession of a valid car driving license.

• Active and experienced motorcycle rider with a valid motorcycle license and personal bike.

• Reside in the Paris region.

• Willingness to travel throughout France for approximately 50% of the time.

• Interest in skiing or snowboarding is a plus.

• CV must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

• Opportunity for home-based work for the remainder of the role following approximately 50% travel across France.