Come and be part of the Fender Family with PreSonus Audio Electronics
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - NORTHERN EUROPE - PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS
In December 2021 PreSonus merged with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) sharing the combined vision of creating an ecosystem that seamlessly integrates hardware and software to create an effortless end-to-end experience for customers at all levels in their creative journey.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager (PreSonus) covering Northern Europe to join our Sales Team.
This field-based position will ideally be based in Northern Europe and will be primarily focused on the sales of all PreSonus products into our established network of resellers. The Business Development Manager (BDM) is tasked with supporting and maintaining existing and new customer relationships while striving to achieve the sales targets assigned to the region. To be successful in this role you will have proven sales experience, ideally within MI, with the ability to drive sales and achieve set targets. You will be sales driven with superb communication skills and it goes without saying that you will be passionate about music with good knowledge of recording and live sound products.
About the opportunity:
- Make regular sales calls to accounts in the assigned area and keep in contact between visits by telephone and e-mail.
- Strive to achieve budgeted sales targets for the allocated sales area.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and potential new clients.
- Responsible for all visual merchandising and product representation in-store and online to comply with company requirements and regulations.
- Responsible via all channels for delivering product knowledge training to retail account staff on Company products.
- Maintain control of dealers' stock ensuring correct stock levels are maintained, new products are presented and exit strategies for discontinued products implemented.
- Monitor and assist dealer accounts on promotions and rebate schemes, ensuring terms and conditions are adhered to.
- Responsible for business development in the region.
- Maintain a high level of product knowledge for the relevant product lines being sold.
About your talent:
Essential skills, experience, and education:
- Proven experience within a sales environment
- Knowledge of the Musical Instrument Industry
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Driving licence.
Desirable qualities:
- Experience within a field sales role.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Knowledge of PreSonus Products
Locations:
This is a remote role, please let us know what country you are applying from on your application role.
Why Work for Fender?
We offer a range of Company benefits to our employees, and we would love you to join the team!
We have an extensive range of courses and Udemy training sessions to enhance your learning! We also fund accreditations and externally recognised qualifications.
If you need a season ticket loan for travel, we offer season ticket loans that cover your travel, and the cost is repaid free from interest.
Every employee receives an employee voucher on their birthday!
We operate a long service awards that recognises your individual contributions to Fender.
- Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
Unlimited telephone counselling 24/7 counselling helpline and where applicable, structured short-term solution focused therapy. Advice and information for practical legal, financial, and medical matters. Online CBT and resources, face to face sessions up 6 per year.
- Free unlimited access to Fender Play
Want to learn the guitar, bass, or ukulele? Look no further than Fender Play, free to all our employees!
- Fender Staff Discounts Program
We offer comprehensive discounts on all products and accessories available from our Fender.com & Jackson.com websites.
- PreSonus Staff Discount Program
Discounts are also available on products from PreSonus Audio Electronics, a member of the Fender Family of brands.
- Working from Home Allowance
All employees that can work from home are eligible to receive an allowance to cover the extra costs of working from your home.
- Working from Home Equipment and Support
We want to support all our employees to work from home and offer a wide range of support mechanisms and equipment to ensure you're all good to go!
All our employees* have the opportunity to work from home and from the office environment. We have offices in East Grinstead and Endell Street, London.
- Subject to individual role requirements
2 x discretionary annual leave days taken on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for all employees.