Business Development Manager, West-Europe (based in Venlo, NL)

About GP Batteries: GP Batteries is the No. 2 battery manufacturer in the world. We annually produce more than 6 billion batteries globally and have a strong network across the globe to market our products. We are renowned for high-quality products that power everyday life, with a strong presence in consumer, industrial, and professional markets.

Our mission is to deliver reliable and sustainable power solutions, meeting the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.

Role Description: As

Business Development Manager, West-Europe , you will be involved in the strategic and relational management of distributors and International Key Accounts in West-Europe. Building on the existing distribution network, you will play a significant role in achieving substantial growth in key countries like Germany, France & Italy. Our focus will be on offline and omni channel business in major Sales channels like Food, DIY, CES and value-for-money segments. Next to that you will play a leading role for the MRO / Institutional business within Europe.

This role is office based at our Venlo office, in The Netherlands. Hybrid working would be considered if the right candidate living further away Venlo of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Your key responsibilities will include: Create and implement business development strategies to achieve the team objective of market share growth in key sales channels Work closely with the Vice President Europe and our exclusive distributor for the region, you will drive growth programs combined with agreed marketing programs Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities in existing and new channels Drive the teams of our chosen distribution partner to extend the brand reach and help support and grow that mutual business Support the local implementation of Group Marketing led promotions and new product development/product extension Conduct sales trainings and product demonstrations at key trade and/or consumer events when required Be the “eyes and ears” of the market and the customer, detailing your findings and reporting back to the business

To succeed in this role, you will be: Highly experienced in Sales/Marketing roles in FMCG Degree preferred in Business/Marketing or related disciplines or equivalent level experience Excellent communication skills and an effective presenter to both internal and external audiences / stakeholders Proven track record of new business wins and sales growth achieved MS Office proficiency - good PowerPoint, Word & Excel skills

Your personal competencies include: Personable character with demonstratable record of strong selling and negotiation skills, to help build and maintain business relationships Customer-first mindset and commitment to excellent customer service Cultural awareness with an ability to adapt and leverage the strengths of the different markets to best effect Excellent organisational skills with a structured approach to doing business Must be a very strong team player with a creative problem-solver and strategic mindset. Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced market demands. Positive working attitude and self-motivated; take initiative to achieve agreed targets without strong guidance from management. Fluent in English (additional languages German, French and Italian are a plus).

GP Batteries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability etc. Personal data collected will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.

All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and will be destroyed thereafter.