\\nCompany Description

We are SGS - the world\\\'s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The bluesign\\xc2\\xae SYSTEM unites the entire textile value chain to reduce the impact on people and planet. Building on over 20 years of experience in the textile industry, we are a full-service solutions system with a focus on sustainable chemistry. With a holistic approach, we work together with our system partners including brands, manufacturers and chemical suppliers, to develop unique solutions.

Job Description

• Establish the bluesign\\xc2\\xae SYSTEM in the segments Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel in Europe. As per Bluesign definition, the segment Professional Wear consists of the sub-segments Workwear, Corporate Fashion, Gastronomy Wear, Uniforms, Clean room wear and Medical Wear.
• Supporting suppliers of Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel (Garment manufacturers, material suppliers) in implementing the bluesign\\xc2\\xae SYSTEM in their organization, marketing and supply chain.
• Maintain regular contact to brands to promote/sell the bluesign services(new acceleration program, ACADEMY services)
• Develops additional business/value for bluesign and our system partners (existing and new service schemes)
• Support of regional and local CRM activities (cross region support)
• Support of bluesign market penetration activities
• Assisting the bluesign Technical Services Department (TSE) in developing Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel specific technical service tools/processes
• Strengthening the value of the bluesign\\xc2\\xae SYSTEM within brands organizations (focus sustainability)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish the bluesign\\xc2\\xae SYSTEM and services in the segments Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel together with the bluesign organization (especially with CRM colleagues, Brand Services team and Marketing team)
• Develop and implement the Sales and Marketing strategy in the segments Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel

• in line with the overall company strategy
• communication, presentations, speeches
• trade shows, networking
• CRM Management (with CRM team)

• support and coordinate all customer related activities
• ensure payments and keep customer data updated
• training of customer personnel in co-operation with Brand Services and Academy
• acquire new customers (Brands, Garment manufacturers, Material suppliers)
• Regular feedback on sales activities, competitor activities and market developments
• Ensure achievement of objectives set in mid-range plan and yearly budgets
• Contribute to continuous improvement of services, in particular for Brands

Qualifications

Please submit English CV.

• Several years of sales experience in the textile industry and with textile products.
• Target profile 1: minimum 5 years of sales experience at a Brand (preferably a Professional Wear or Promotional Apparel brand).
• Target profile 2: minimum 5 years of experience as a sales manager Europe or area sales manager Europe at a fabric or trim supplier to Professional Wear or Promotional Apparel brands.
• Experience with multi stakeholder initiatives (textile-, NGO\\\'s and sustainability organizations within the Professional Wear and Promotional Apparel industry). Experience in sustainability
• Knowledge in textile processing and manufacturing chain
• Excellent English skills, both verbally and in writing
• Team player
• Sales experience, used to work towards achieving ambitious revenue and margin budgets
• International travel experience
• Excellent people skills and eloquent networker
• Upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
• Organizational skills and high level of independency
• Solution oriented
• Additional language skills of advantage

Additional Information

• We provide hybrid working environment.

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