Strategic Sales & Analytics Senior Manager

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager - Strategic Sales & Analytics to join our Strategic Sales and Analytics team for the Benelux region. You will be responsible for driving and optimizing commercial performance of a portfolio of products under Shark and Ninja Brands. Based in Amsterdam (Hybrid).

This role involves deeply analyzing the market/sales/customer performance forecasts and promotion calendar and collaborating with sales and marketing to drive weekly commercial reviews and actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management (at category level) excellent analytical skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve category objectives.

Here are the exciting things you will get to do:

Commercial Leadership

Own the category strategy for a defined set of sub-categories growth and performance in the region

Set and communicate clear category objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Build strong partnership with sales marketing and supply functions and jointly develop and implement commercial plans around the categories

Drive weekly monthly quarterly commercial reviews and execution of short-term and long-term actions spot the smoke before the fire and identify solutions with cross-functional teams

Growth and Expansion

Support setting strategic plans to enter and expand into new products and channels

Identify opportunities to win higher distribution and in-house share with customers

Ensure teams are in complete sync with the market pulse and capitalizing opportunity and managing risks

Category Management

Be a strong voice for the country on everything necessary to win in the categories

Oversee product portfolio management including pricing and range assortment

Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure excellence in bringing NPD to market

Ensure optimal product assortment across customer landscape and merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability

Own the annual promotional calendar with a view to gain market share and drive category growth

Proactively react to market conditions in order to maintain market positioning

Financial Management

Influence category budgets and work collaboratively with the sales function to maximise and achieve forecasts and profitability

Track and analyze category financial performance identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions

Drive cost-efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategies

Profitably manage ad hoc promotional spend

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales marketing finance supply chain and R&D

Ensure alignment and coordination across departments to achieve category goals.

What Youll Bring:

7 years of experience in category or commercial management.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and critically about the best course of action to achieve desired objectives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate cross-functional teams.

A driven individual who thrives on balancing multiple moving pieces simultaneously without letting go of any of the detail.

Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.

Problem solving and initiative.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels.

Ability to travel as needed.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

About UsSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one ...