About this role
Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a passion for sports and international business? Our client is a leading global organization in the sporting goods industry, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of licensed sports equipment and accessories for some of the world's most recognized sports brand. What are you going to do? As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a distributor network across EMEA and Latin America while ensuring sustainable business growth and achievement of annual targets. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting distributor partners across assigned territories to achieve annual sales and profitability objectives. Leading seasonal and annual business planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews. Monitoring order books, inventory levels, and sales performance while implementing corrective actions when necessary. Supporting long-term strategic planning and developing market-specific growth plans alongside distributor partners. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders within the Nike ecosystem, including sales, merchandising, marketplace, account, and category teams. Developing and executing seasonal go-to-market strategies aligned with product launches and key consumer trends. Creating compelling sales presentations and commercial plans focused on new product initiatives, core assortments, and growth opportunities. Acting as a brand ambassador and maintaining strong partnerships with distributors and key retail accounts. Gathering market intelligence, consumer insights, and category feedback to support future product and business decisions. Leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Annual Business Reviews with key distributor partners. Traveling regularly to distributor markets and attending international business meetings.What do we offer? Competitive salary between €6,000 and €10,000 gross per mont