Sales and Demand Planning Manager EMEA
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You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life.Our innovative hearing solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
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Wedemark, GermanySales and Demand Planning Manager EMEA
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To support and grow our Consumer Hearing Business across the EMEA region, we are seeking a dynamic and proactive Sales and Demand Planning Manager EMEA, internally called Commercial Sales Manager. In this role, you will align sub-regional targets, monitor and control topline and profitability indicators, and support a selective distribution approach across the region.Acting as a central interface for local GMs, you will play a vital role in driving promotional planning, enhancing forecast and demand planning efficiency. Through your efforts, you will contribute to expanding market share in the audiophile, hearing, premium headphones, and soundbar categories.
Your tasks- Develop and manage dedicated sales channels in the EMEA region in line with the overall business strategy
- Analyze sales performance and market data to optimize product mix and profitability
- Oversee forecasting, demand planning, and reporting
- Coordinate annual sales targets with the Regional Senior Director EMEA and local GMs
- Support local Consumer Hearing Sales teams to meet sales goals
- Support regional promotional plans and ensure alignment across sales channels
- Participate in regional sales meetings, manage business development projects and regularly visit regional markets and partners to strengthen relationships
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, sales, and/or a related field of study
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing and/or business development, preferably in the FMCG and/or consumer electronics industry
- Demonstrated business acumen with expertise in sales strategies, understanding customer trends, and conducting competitive analysis
- Strong analytical skills to drive market insights, product mix optimization, and tracking key performance indicators
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel frequently across key markets in the EMEA region
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in other European languages, particularly German and/or French, is a strong advantage
Our offer
We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.
Marcel Huber, Senior Manager Recruitment Delivery CH & PL, is looking forward to receiving your complete application via our online job application platform.
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.
The Sennheiser brandThe Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products.
At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.
The business is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.