You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.
At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.
The Global Sales team connects Bose with people who share our belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth. Through collaboration with external retail partners and internal strategic partners, Sales helps deliver Bose products to people who share in our passion for sound.
Job Description
Apply & execute global wholesale commercial strategy to resellers a/cs in ANZ region and achieve the desired growth objectives. Act as a countryleader for the ANZ region, manage directly or indirectly cross functional teams to achieve regional business objectives in compliant manner.
1. Create detailed annual growth plans for ANZ region in line with the global strategy.
2. Identify new business opportunities within ANZ region and define how to address them.
3. Achieve the revenue, cost, and direct gross margin objectives of ANZ region.
4. Define sales targets for key accounts on annual basis.
5. Define cost-to-serve budget for the ANZ region as it relates to sales support activities.
6. Ensure new product launch plans are developed and executed at key account level (sell-in).
7. Assess sell-in and sell-through key account performance and advise KAM to take action where needed.
8. Provide input to the ECBM/PM on monthly sales forecast (S&OP process).
9. Lead GTM meetings in the region to ensure strategies are aligned with business goal & objectives.
10. Sign-off the Business agreements according to company threshold guidelines.
11. Drive the execution of business initiatives supporting strategic investments.
12. Be the voice of the CMR market in business planning and strategic initiatives.
13. Apply structure and standards to day-to-day business management.
14. Apply Bose people management standards and model the Bose E&V.
15. Manage the HQ relationship with key accounts in an Enterprise selling model.
16. Lead & manage country (ANZ) leadership meetings to ensure fair work practices and better support employees.
17. Lead country level townhalls to engage employees by regularly providing business updates.
Goals
18. Achieve sales target for the region
19. •Efficiency in forecast accuracy
20. Achieve sales target of each product category
21. Achieve margin target of the business unit
22. Not exceed cost-to-serve budget
KPI's
23. Actual vs. budget net sales
24. Actual vs. budget net sales
25. Actual vs. budget direct gross margin
26. Actual vs. budget cost-to-serve
Required Technical Skills
27. Excellent communication skills
28. Management degree or equivalent
29. SAP knowledge
30. Knowledge of sales management tools
31. Cost-to-serve principles and modelling
32. Good understanding of processes used in supporting departments (logistics, retail, marketing, finance etc.)
Required Competencies
33. Account Management
34. Business Acumen
35. Business Development
36. Business Markets
37. Business Statistics
38. Decision Making & Critical Thinking
39. Interpersonal Relationship
40. Matrix Management
41. Performance Management
42. Planning; Tactical, Strategic
43. Sales Function
44. Team Management & Team Building
Required Experience:
45. B2B sales management, >10 y
46. Managing Key Accounts, >7y
47. Extensive knowledge about the CE industry
48. International business experience
49. Proven experience of people management
50. Experience in driving account management on an enterprise selling model basis
Work shifts: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)
This is crucial role for ANZ region- managing ANZ consumer business along with leading sales team & other cross functional teams indirectly. If you are natural leader who has excellent interpersonal skills and commercial business knowledge, then this is right role for you.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.