Shape & Create - And make it happen! The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. Want to become part of us? shapeandcreate Overview · To deliver/ exceed the planned volume, revenue and profit targets for the business within the allocated accounts. · All aspects of customer development and management within the allocated channel. Tasks Develop robust, action orientated plans for the allocated accounts that are aligned across the business B uild strong, professional relationships that can be leveraged to gain commitment to the proposed plans. Undertake an annual business review with the customer that involves all relevant personnel, reviews what has worked and presents the year ahead at a strategic level. Gain commitment from key customer decision makers to the account plan initially and on an ongoing basis. Ensure that customer pricing is equitable, based on principles and that any changes are based upon an objective business case Issue a quarterly report covering customer performance versus target, implementation of the account plan and the outlook for the balance of the year. Own and deliver performance objectives Demonstrate leadership and motivate team and peers. Profile Broad based technical and business knowledge of the bathroom products industry, including experience working with Wholesalers, Distributors and Retailers. Track record in identifying and building channel opportunities Experience of presenting business plans to senior leadership: gaining buy-in backing Advanced, pro-active networking and relationship building capability Working collaboratively to develop and negotiate agreements / quotations, proposals and contracts Sales experience and track record of business development, winning business Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude to ‘getting the job done’ Collaborative skills, possessing the capacity for analytical thinking and an attention to detail Think outside the box with us! shapeandcreate