Retail Sales Channels Director (m/f/d)

Our customer, Kärcher, is the world's leading provider of cleaning technology. The family owned enterprise employs more than 16,000 people in 82 countries and more than 160 companies. More than 50,000 service centers in all countries ensure continuous and comprehensive supplies to customers all over the world. In 2023, Kärcher reached the highest sales with 3.294 billion euros in its history. 

Kärcher has been active in the Czech Republic market since 1993. Kärcher equipment combines ease of use, functionality and attractive design. 

For their growing and successfully operating sales and service subsidiary based in Prague, we are currently seeking a candidate for a position that offers the flexibility to work on site. We are therefore looking for a

Retail Sales Channels Director (m/f/d)

Position

• In this dynamic leadership role, you will oversee the sales channels Home Improvement, Electro and Food (including Discount) and the Online Pure Players for Kärcher in the Czech Republic . You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director.

• Bringing along a strategic mindset, you will develop and execute strategies and follow up on designated sales channels to achieve set KPIs. You will implement international sales strategies in the local market, close alignment with the region and the HQs.

• Leading a team of 7,  you will monitor daily operations and ensure performance and KPIs are met by Recruiting, evaluating the performance, training, coaching, motivating and developing them.

• Ensuring that the retail partners are professionally managed at all required levels, you will further optimize the processes in the retail sales area.

• You will set ambitious sales targets, regularly monitoring the targets achievement and initiatives correction activities.

• You will initiate and participate in the organization of local sales events, national sales promotions, and monitoring their results. This approach will help Kärcher to increase its market share, localize its brand, and drive growth, ultimately strengthening its position in the market.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's university degree in Economics or Business.

• At least 5 years successful experience as Retail Sales Manager/Director.

• Excellent people management skills, with a minimum of 5 years of team management experience and proven track record of driving sales and profitability.

• Confident and dynamic personality with focus both on target achievement and collaboration. Service oriented, strong networker and able to cope with complexity.

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in Czech (both written and spoken) and professional proficiency in English (minimum C1 level). Ability to translate both technical and non-technical efforts for different audiences.

• Category "B" driving license and ability to travel on business trips.

Our offer

• A stable job based on a full-time employment contract with an attractive remuneration package.

• A highly supportive structure and an exciting product portfolio.

• Employee benefits, including a company car (with private use & fuel cards), medical healthcare, life insurance, cafeteria program, as well as various other non-wage benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development through participation in training and possibility of subsidized or sharing the costs of external studies.

• Flexible working model: frequent travel required at least 30% of the time.

Your application

• The position is exclusively managed by Kärcher’s company-owned personnel consultancy, interpool. We would like to invite you to use the "Apply" button to apply with your English CV in just a few steps.

  If you have any questions, please contact Diane Moussa or Jorge Vega at LinkedIn or at 49-30-405041600 .