Gardena, a division of the Husqvarna Group and Orbit Irrigation’s parent company, is looking for a full-timeNational Sales Manager to expand the prestigious Gardena Brand into North America. Why should you come work at Gardena? Because we are helping passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams by developing and manufacturing innovative gardening products.
Are you ready to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams?
Are you ready to be part of the brand that is Shaping Great Experiences by creating products of premium Quality?
Are you seeking an employer that Embraces Sustainability?
Do you have a Passion for Innovation and want to be on a team that drives Innovation in the gardening market?
These are Gardena’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!
A Day in the Life of the National Sales Manager
The National Sales Manager will lead the establishment and growth of Gardena products in the U.S. They will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to capture U.S. market share in the lawn and garden categories while working closely with the Head of Gardena, North America to identify and build relationships with strategic retail and distribution partners with whom to sell Gardena products. They will also be responsible for achieving strategic sales targets and driving strong year-over-year growth.
What are the requirements for this position?
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study
5+ years of sales experience with a proven record of sales growth
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time including international travel
Current Passport (or ability to get one within 60 days of hire)
Self-motivated, intense entrepreneurial spirit, people skills, and effective communication skills
Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!
Are there any preferred qualifications?
Sales experience in the lawn and garden or home improvement industries
We Offer Great Benefits
Competitive pay (salaried)
A free onsite healthcare clinic
Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)
PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurances
Life insurance
Long- and short-term disability insurances
Employee discounts on Orbit and Husqvarna products
Work with tireless determination to ensure that every customer has a 5-star experience with Gardena products
Deliver on sales targets and passionately seek strong YOY sales growth
Identify and develop a network of strategic retail partners that will best help Gardena reach passionate gardeners
Work closely with the Gardena Head of Marketing to deliver messaging that will best reach the target consumer groups identified
Develop relationships with key retail partners and seek to find ways to find mutual success
Work with marketing to utilize influencers, social media, and other digital platforms to drive awareness and sales
Be a passionate ambassador for Gardena products within the lawn and garden industry
Actively collaborate and participate in providing product feedback with the Gardena PD/PM teams that will help guide development specific for the U.S. market.
Provide timely product forecasts to planning and operations and ensure inventory is managed appropriately
Regularly present progress updates to senior management, including important sales and customer satisfaction KPI’s
About Gardena
Based in Ulm, Germany, Gardena is the preferred brand for millions of home and garden owners worldwide when it comes to garden care. That is because Gardena offers a complete range of all that is required – whether it’s watering systems, pumps, lawn care, robotics, smart systems, tree and shrub care, garden tools, soil cultivation or city gardening. Today, Gardena is the leading brand for high-quality garden tools in Europe and represented in more than 80 countries all over the world. Gardena was founded in 1961 and has been a division of the Husqvarna Group since 2007. They are the parent company to Orbit Irrigation, who has enjoyed continued success for over 50 years. Our mission is to help passionate gardeners Realize Their Gardening Dreams!
Gardena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. Gardena prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment against race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Gardena also participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Manufacturing
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