Sales Manager - Benelux
Key Skills
Job Description
At Joseph Joseph, we believe intelligent design can transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that solve real-world problems while bringing joy, functionality and style into the home.
Headquartered in London, we are a globally recognised, design-led housewares brand present in over 100 countries, with partnerships across leading department stores, independent retailers and e-commerce platforms.
We are now looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager to lead the Benelux region (Netherlands, Luxembourg & Belgium), a key market within our European growth strategy. This is a high-impact role with full ownership of sales, trade marketing and commercial performance. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will define and execute the market strategy and drive sustainable growth across multiple channels.
What you will be doing:
Own and deliver the Benelux growth strategy across retail, e-commerce and distributor channels
Drive sustainable growth through new product launches, category expansion and increased distribution
Take full responsibility for P&L performance, optimising revenue and margin delivery
Build and develop senior-level relationships with key partners including department stores such as Bijenkorf and leading retailers across the region
Identify and unlock new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships
Develop and execute joint business plans with key accounts
Drive best-in-class in-store execution and trade marketing initiatives
Provide market and consumer insights to influence product development at HQ
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in London
Continuously improve processes to drive efficiency and scalability
What we need from you:
Proven track record of delivering commercial growth within a premium consumer goods or retail environment
Strong experience managing P&L including revenue, margin and cost control
Strong understanding of the Benelux retail landscape and key accounts
Experience across multiple channels including retail, e-commerce and distributors
Excellent commercial, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong analytical skills including forecasting and planning
Ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships
Highly autonomous, entrepreneurial and results-driven
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English and Dutch (Belgian and/or French advantageous)
What you will get from us:
Competitive salary and bonus structure
High level of ownership and autonomy within your market
Opportunity to shape a key European region
Exposure to international leadership and strategy
Career development within a fast-growing global brand
Staff discount and benefits including training, recognition schemes and volunteer days
Core Responsibilities
Lead the Benelux region by defining and executing market strategies across retail, e-commerce, and distributor channels. Take full ownership of P&L performance, trade marketing, and the development of senior-level relationships with key partners.
Requirements
Requires a proven track record of commercial growth in premium consumer goods and strong P&L management experience. Fluency in English and Dutch is required, along with deep knowledge of the Benelux retail landscape.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Structure
- Staff Discount
- Training
- Recognition Schemes
- Volunteer Days
About Joseph Joseph
Industry: Design Services
Company size: 51-200 employees
Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003, combining their respective experience in product design and business – Antony studied design at Central St Martins whilst Richard studied business at Cambridge University. Specialising in contemporary kitchenware, Joseph Joseph is now internationally recognised for producing some of the most stylish and technically innovative products available, and has become one of the fastest growing companies in the worldwide homewares market. Their unique ability to match form and function has earned them global recognition for their multi-award-winning designs.