Piovan UK

Sales

• Provide expert technical and application support of all products to assist with the proper sales and support of the products with the overall objective of complete customer satisfaction
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, technology reviews, and strategically plan and lead efforts in new product development, product improvements, line extensions, and product road maps
• Collaborate on the development of marketing plans and promotional programs for existing products to include product development, pricing strategy, collateral creation, and brand management
• Develop and deliver product training and training materials for internal stakeholders, internal and external sales forces, and customers
• Manage the creation and maintenance of product manuals, catalogs, specification sheets, product bulletins, price pages, and any other collateral materials used in sales and promotion of products
• Work with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to reduce costs and product lead times by assessing packaging, materials, vendors, stocking levels, or product designs for opportunities for improvements
• Actively participate in negotiations with key vendors for raw materials and finished goods to ensure alignment with the revenue, gross margin, and technology roadmap objectives of the business
• Review monthly financial performance and determine contributing factors to product line sales and profitability and offer solutions for detrimental sales or cost trends
• Serve as part of the management team and contribute to the successful planning and execution of the annual business plan as well as long-range strategic planning of the business

Regional Sales Manager

• Plan, direct, and execute the established sales plan to achieve maximum sales volume and market share in assigned territory.
• Manage, lead and work with independent sales representatives, distributors, OEM’s and end users.
• Provide expert technical and application support of all products to assist with the proper sales and support of the products with the overall objective of complete customer satisfaction.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, technology reviews, and strategically plan and lead efforts in new product development, product improvements, line extensions, and product road maps.
• Collaborate on the development of marketing plans and promotional programs for existing products including product development, pricing strategy, collateral creation, and brand management.
• Develop and deliver product training and training materials for internal stakeholders, internal and external sales forces, and customers.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of product manuals, catalogs, specification sheets, product bulletins, price pages, and any other collateral materials used in sales and promotion of products.
• Work with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to reduce costs and product lead times by assessing packaging, materials, vendors, stocking levels, or product designs for opportunities for improvements.
• Actively participate in negotiations with key vendors for raw materials and finished goods to ensure alignment with the revenue, gross margin, and technology roadmap objectives of the business.
• Review monthly financial performance and determine contributing factors to product line sales and profitability and offer solutions for detrimental sales or cost trends.
• Serve as part of the management team and contribute to the successful planning and execution of the annual business plan as well as long-range strategic planning of the business.