We are looking a Product Specialist MTB – Sales Technician to join our team at Germany area.
The main focus of this position is on developing our business within the aftermarket area for Öhlins DTC (Distribution and Test Centre) in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark and Czech Republic. This will be achieved through a combination of sales and marketing activities, technical support from within our facility and out in the field, which includes race and promotional events. You will build a strong relationship and positive feeling about Öhlins with our service centers, dealers and riders. You will submit feedback and advise Öhlins of marketing trends, product demands, potential new partners, customer service requirements, competitors’ strategies and new products. You will also ensure that our service partners and retailers are well educated with Öhlins products and have a professional representation of the brand.
In this position, you report to the Sales & Marketing Manager for MTB and will work closely in support of Aftersales, Area Sales and Marketing.
Future Tasks:
Work closely with the service centers and retailers to ensure the success of Öhlins
Understand the market demand and trends, plus support with creating media content
Communicate with other departments; information on competitors, pricing, market conditions, Competitors’ strategies, new products, potential new partners
Educate our partners and riders through seminars and events
Attend promotional events, selected races and trade shows to obtain market feedback, assess trends, promote the Öhlins Brand and offer technical support
Host technical product training events
Required Skills:
Professional in appearance and a good communicator
a good knowledge of the MTB industry and technical understanding of suspension, including hands-on experience as a technician
Fluent in German and have basic in English
Required Experience:
3+ years of experience in Sales
First experience in the MTB industry
Technical knowledge and understanding of suspension, including hands-on experience as a technician
Experience in conducting promotional events, trade shows, technical product training events
Strong planning, organization and time management skills