Sales & Business Development Manager – New Categories / Pelikan (m/f/d)

We are the Groupe Hamelin – an internationally successful family business and one of the leading manufacturers of school and office supplies in Europe. Our products support millions of people worldwide in learning, studying and working. Whether a school booklet, filler or office equipment: We are behind many everyday products – with strong brands like Oxford, Pelikan, Herlitz, Unilux and Elba. What is important to us? Reliable products, clear values and a working environment where one can rely on one another. Because good organization begins not only in the booklet – but also in the team. For the expansion of new assortments, we are looking for a strong sales personality with entrepreneurial thinking and real hands-on mentality as Sales & Business Development Manager – New Categories (m/w/d) In this position, you are responsible for entering new product categories, opening up new target groups and building sustainable sales partnerships. You move between strategy and operational implementation – from market analysis to completion with the trading partner.

Responsibility for the successful market entry of a new assortment and the operational and strategic construction of the new product category for the DACH region Identification of market potentials, new target groups and appropriate sales channels Development and continuous development of the marketing and sales concept in cooperation with the group at the French headquarters Active speech, acquisition and support of trading partners, key accounts and sales partners Own leadership of sales, listing and placement talks to successfully launch new products Accompanying assortment listings, market launches and sales activities in retail Close cooperation with sales, marketing and product management as a central interface Systematic feedback of market feedback on the further development of the product portfolio and future business areas

Graduate in Business Administration / BWL or a comparable commercial training, e.g. Kaufmann / Kauffrau für Groß- und Ausländermanagement (m/w/d) or A. Multiannual experience in business development, sales, category management or product management – ideally in the consumer goods environment and/or in a start-up Joy in actively building and developing new topics and business areas Hands-on mentality, high self-initiative and a pragmatic, powerful and fast working Conceptual strength and analytical thinking for developing sustainable sales and market entry strategies Impressed communication strength, negotiation skills and safe occurrence towards trading partners Safe handling of MS Office Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

At Hamelin you get the best of two worlds: the stability of an international company – and at the same time short paths, direct speech and real co-design as in the middle class. We work openly together, say things clearly and learn from mistakes. Unlimited full-time job with long-term perspective 30 days holiday plus half a day on Christmas Eve & New Year Duz culture & flat hierarchies – uncomplicated, direct, at eye level Mobile work: Possibility to work mobile one day a week Structured editing to make sure you arrive JobBike leasing for your work or private Edenred card with 50 € monthly as tax-free property cover