Ankorstore

Field Sales Team Leader – Nordics

At Ankorstore, we don’t want to live in a world where the only option for shopping would be Amazon. We believe local independent retailers are the heart and soul of the neighbourhoods we live in, and we are convinced they can thrive with a little help. That is why we have built a marketplace connecting the most authentic European brands to thousands of independent retailers. We are proud to every day serve these amazing entrepreneurs who are making our life enjoyable. Read more at www.ankorstore.com

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-backed start-up that is disrupting the market and changing the way independent retailers find new brands and designers to stock in store.

Come and join an amazing culture and luxury-focused marketplace and be one of the starting team members!

About the role:

  • Lead, coach, and monitor the performance of the field sales team in Sweden, Finland & Denmark (and soon Norway).
  • Build a team of field sales across the Nordics
  • Ensure that the team KPI’s are achieved whilst maintaining the high standards and quality of work
  • Shadow the team in the field bring new retailers on-board with the focus of getting a retailer active (buying through Ankorstore)
  • Work cross-functionally with internal departments to adopt new ways of working and continue to build positive internal relationships with colleagues.
  • Find new ways of working within the team, ensuring our core objectives as a department and a business are met.
  • Be involved within the internal recruitment process when hiring new team members.
  • Conduct regular team meetings with the team
  • Take Ownership of management duties when the Team Manager is absent.

About you:

  • We are looking for a strong Sales Leader with relevant B2B experience and a proven track record of enabling your team to deliver results.
  • You are a high energy team leader
  • To be a true department and brand ambassador to have a continued positive impact on both clients and internal colleagues.
  • You will be passionate about maximising sales opportunities.

Other qualities that would add value:

  • Knowledge of the wholesale or retailer industry
  • Data driven: you know how to track your results and see how to get better
  • Experience working in a fast-growing tech environment

Benefits:

  • Working with a very ambitious & mission driven team backed by powerful VCs (Index Ventures, GFC, Alven, Aglae)
  • Competitive package