Founded in 1995, Clément Design is a family-owned company specialising in premium professional clothing for the gastronomy and hospitality sectors. Renowned for its elegance, innovation and product quality, the brand designs modern, comfortable and high-performance garments tailored to the daily demands of industry professionals.
Clément Design Benelux is the exclusive distributor of the brand in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
As part of our commercial expansion in Flanders and, at a later stage, in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Sales Executive with a passion for the world of gastronomy and hospitality.
Your responsabilities as Sales Executive
- You will be responsible for defining and implementing Clément Design’s sales strategy in Flanders before gradually expanding your activities into the Netherlands.
- Develop a business plan for the Flemish market and contribute to setting short- and medium-term sales objectives;
- Work closely with management to identify the resources required to achieve these objectives, including marketing support, logistics, sales tools and field activities;
- Plan and organise your sales visits independently;
- Reconnect with existing clients and prospect for new customers, including restaurants, hotels, hotel groups, caterers and other food service professionals;
- Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and identifying customer needs to advising clients, presenting collections, negotiating and signing contracts;
- Build long-term relationships with existing clients and increase Clément Design’s market share within these accounts;
- Attend networking events and professional trade fairs related to gastronomy and the hospitality industry, such as Horecatel and Horeca Expo;
- Follow up on orders and work closely with the team to ensure their smooth logistical handling;
- Provide regular reports on your sales activities and results.
Your profile
- You have a strong interest in gastronomy, hospitality and the food service industry;
- You have at least five years of experience in sales management and business development, ideally within a sector related to gastronomy, hospitality or the hotel industry;
- You have a good understanding of the Flemish market. Knowledge of the Dutch market would be a significant advantage;
- You are fully proficient in Dutch and have a good command of English and/or French. Knowledge of French is considered an asset;
- You are a true field sales professional and can easily adapt your approach to a wide range of stakeholders, including purchasing managers, executive chefs, Michelin-starred chefs, business owners and artisans;
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong powers of persuasion;
- You enjoy working as part of a team while being fully capable of managing your responsibilities independently;
- You are organized, thorough and reliable. You honor your commitments, demonstrate resilience and take initiative;
- You are available for frequent travel and can adapt your schedule to regional characteristics and seasonal business patterns.
What we offer
- A strategic sales role with a high degree of autonomy;
- A flexible working schedule focused on achieving objectives set jointly with management;
- A predominantly field-based position, with the possibility of carrying out administrative tasks from home;
- An attractive salary package tailored to your experience, together with a sales commission scheme;
- A company car with a charging card;
- The opportunity to develop a recognized brand and play a key role in its expansion across Flanders and the Netherlands.
Join the Clément Design family and contribute to the brand’s continued growth across the Benelux !
Interested? Send your CV to [email protected] or apply directly via LinkedIn.
We look forward to meeting you!
Charlotte
Voordelen:
- Bedrijfscomputer
- Bedrijfswagen
- Een gsm voor professioneel gebruik
- Elektronische maaltijdcheques
- GSM-vergoeding
- Vergoeding onkosten zakenreis
Werklocatie: Thuiswerken
