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Sales Manager - Europe Retail & Distribution

Inseriert am: 15.10.2018

Ava is a digital health company with the aim to revolutionize women’s health. The company is headquartered
in Zurich, Switzerland with offices in San Francisco and Hong Kong and partner offices in Belgrade and Makati.
Our wearable device, smart app and proprietary predictive algorithms empower women by giving them unique
clinically researched insights and personalized data about their menstrual cycle, fertile window, and pregnancy
delivered in a way that’s convenient and non-invasive. Ava is a global, award-winning brand with strong social
network communities. Our current key markets include USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, UK, and
Hong Kong.
Would you like to join us on our challenging adventure? To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:


Sales Manager – Europe Retail & Distribution


Location: Zurich, Switzerland with travel to locations of our partner companies
Responsibilities:



  • Pro-active acquisition of European retail and distribution partners carrying related consumer product
    categories like wearables, health & wellness, consumer electronics or personal care

  • Utilization of existing network and contacts at retailers and distributors, with first focus on the DACH and
    UK regions, to pitch and sell Ava by negotiating attractive deals and closing commercial contracts

  • Bringing Ava into the retailers, increase awareness, manage revenues, margins, and go-to-market strategies

  • Achievement of sales targets by develop, perform and manage all commercial aspects of successful long-
    term business and customer relationships

  • Close collaboration with retailers on marketing activities as well as internally with marketing, operations
    and others to ensure results


About you:



  • At least 3-5 years’ experience selling consumer products to retailers and distributors in related categories
    like wearables, health & wellness, consumer electronics, personal care - coupled with strong sales,
    relationship-building and negotiation skills

  • Existing network and contacts at retailers and distributors as described above, understanding of on-line
    and in-store channels and category strategies

  • Pan-European work experience with a focus on the DACH and UK regions

  • Solid academic background, like university degree or equivalent in business, marketing and/or technical
    subjects

  • Ability to work in a team - close collaboration with partners on marketing activities as well as internally
    with marketing, operations and others to ensure results

  • Fluency in English (German and other European languages are a plus) and willingness to travel

  • Affinity for women’s health, medical devices and digital technology

  • Swiss or EU/EFTA work permit


We offer:



  • A new sales position where you acquire and manage retail & distribution partners, with the responsibility
    for top line growth

  • An exciting dynamic company where your contribution is valued, we collaborate and take accountability

  • A culture where you shape the role and grow, take initiatives, and create business opportunities

  • A challenge to strategically and actively contribute to the expansion of our customer portfolio

  • The opportunity to be part of leading Ava to success, using your drive, enthusiasm, knowledge and
    entrepreneurial spirit


Ava | www.avawomen.com


Would you like to contribute to a highly motivated team, with a lot of space for your own initiatives? If yes,
please apply online or send your complete application to recruiting@avawomen.com.
We appreciate that you share our excitement for Ava. Please be aware that only fully documented applications
(CV, motivation letter and supporting documents) can be considered.
Ava – Revolutionizing women’s health
Kajsa Pettersson, Global B2B Manager


Should you not hear back from us within 3 weeks your application has unfortunately not been successful for the
respective role.


Ava | www.avawomen.com

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