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Oct 7, 06:42 AM

Sales & Business Development Specialist

Are you ambitious, trustworthy, and love building relationships? Do you want to work in a market-leading company within the energy and safety business, in an environment infused with a strong culture, professional development, and the opportunity to shape your own workday? GPBM Nordic is now looking for its next sales talent with experience in the sales industry, ready to take on a role where you can combine new sales with sales and relationship-building with established customers!

Job Information
We are now seeking a Sales & Business Development Specialist to strengthen our Danish B2B-business sales organization within our GP Consumer division, which focuses on consumer batteries and related products such as power banks, flashlights, light sources, and charging devices. Your workday will be varied, and you will handle the entire spectrum of the sales process, from analysing and prospecting, presentations, negotiations and closings to running sales activities and customer success management. The role is to be filled immediately, and you will primarily work from your home office or our office in Odense, with occasional travel days throughout the year.

As Sales & Business Development Specialist within GPBM Nordic, you will join a sales team with skilled and driven colleagues who are passionate about developing themselves and the company. You will experience excellent opportunities for personal development, and you will have a role that you can largely shape yourself. For this position, we are looking for someone who can bring new initiatives and ideas, thereby contributing to GPBM Nordic's current growth journey within the GP Consumer division.

We offer:

  • A position in an entrepreneurial company with ambitious growth goals.
  • A role offering freedom and responsibility, with opportunities for personal development and influence, “We make people grow" is one of our core values.
  • A flat organization and a good corporate culture in a well-established and market-leading company.
  • Collaboration with skilled and supportive colleagues.
  • A diverse product portfolio with recognized brands and a strong focus on sustainability and "green products".

Responsibilities:

  • Prospecting and identifying new customer relationships while working on sales and development of the existing customer portfolio.
  • Developing and implementing market and sales strategies.
  • Creating trustworthy and long-term relationships, acting as a link between the company and the customer.
  • Conducting presentations and product training for the customer’s employees.
  • Representing the company and its brands at various customer events, trade fairs, etc.

We are looking for you have:

  • Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of FMCG with sustainability focus.
  • Good track record of cultivating and sustaining client relationships.
  • Ability to adapt strategies based on market need.
  • Solid ability to work independently and drive results.
  • At least 2-3 years of relevant sales experience, preferably in B2B product sales and/or retail.
  • Relevant education in sales, marketing, retail, or economics is. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Excellent communication skills in Danish and English, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in digital tools that enhance business efficiency, including MS Office, especially Excel
  • A valid Class B driver’s license.

And we believe you are:

  • Comfortable working with both direct accounts and through partners, both large and small.
  • Confident in managing all 4Ps of sales and marketing.
  • Equally adept at working in both Nordic and national contexts.
  • A person who lives by and embraces our core values of curiosity and bravery.

Does that sound interesting? Get in touch!
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and aim to fill the position immediately, so don’t hesitate to submit your application in the form of a CV and cover letter today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional information
Start Date: By agreement
Scope of Work: Permanent position, 100%
Location: Home office, Sjaelland – Denmark
Application to be send to: job@gpbmnordic.se
If any questions, don’t hesitate to contact HR Manager Cathrin Lindström, cli@gpbmnordic.se or +46 31-7991607.

About GPBM Nordic, part of Cebon Group
With +35 years of experience in the design, marketing, and sales of products in the fields of batteries and charging equipment, lighting, and fire safety products, we have established a strong position in both the consumer and industrial markets. Over the years, new brands have been developed and added to our extensive portfolio with GP Batteries, GP Lighting, Housegard, CGS, Buckeye, Sparq, Aqiila, amongst others. GPBM Nordic is part of the Cebon Group, which operates in the Nordic region, France, and Italy. The headquarters and central warehouse are located in Sörred/Göteborg, and the group generates approximately 770 million SEK in revenue with around 135 employees working under the guiding principles of Development, Engagement, and Responsibility.

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