Working in an internationally-oriented organisation

BergHOFF is an international brand that creates, produces and distributes sophisticated cookware and kitchenware that gives an edge to the everyday cooking experience. Our passion for cooking and our keen eye for detail have resulted in products that are recommended and awarded for their aesthetics as well as their functionality. Distributed via a worldwide network, BergHOFF is the brand that brings design and innovation to every kitchen.
BergHOFF stands for affordable quality and design.

What we are looking for:

• You have a passion for product design and product renderings
• You enjoy creating visualisations, presentations and animations to empower a concept
• You are in your element when using both 3D (CAD + rendering) software and Adobe Creative Cloud
• You like to be challenged within deadlines
  
• You have an interest or experience in the ‘world of cooking’
• You have an eye for detail
• You have an interest in the latest trends/colours and market related innovations
• You are a creative wizard and you like to think outside the box

Your competences:

• You can effortlessly transform a product briefing into a functional and visually appealing design that aligns with our design language
• You can easily create product renderings and concept visualisations using Keyshot
• You can smoothly build a digital presentation for sales-oriented purposes with Adobe Creative Cloud
• You are a team player, supporting our freelance product designers and our graphic department
• You are able to translate client briefings into various derivatives such as presentations and visualisations of shop concepts
• You understand the power of visualisation and storytelling and will take our concepts to the next level with your renderings
• You have knowledge of product materialisations, production technologies and techniques
• You have experience with 3D printing machines (fast-prototyping)

• Instigate and maintain up to date distribution contracts with all distributors in liaison with legal department and CEO

• Experience in booth designs and displays is a plus

Your profile:

• • Degree: Master Product Development / Product Design or equivalent through experience
  • Languages: English (fluent) / French (basic) / Dutch (fluent)
  • Software: 3D CAD software (preferably Solidworks or Rhino 3D), rendering software (preferably Keyshot) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) holds no secrets for you
  • You like to be challenged within deadlines
  • You have an interest or experience in the ‘world of cooking’
  • You have an eye for detail
  • You have an interest in the latest trends/colours and market related innovations
  • You are a creative wizard and you like to think outside the box
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Our offer:

• We offer you a job in an international company
• An exciting, varied position with responsibility in an international environment
• Together with our graphic designers and marketing department you will be part of the ‘beating heart’ of BergHOFF
• The job location is traffic jam-free, located in Heusden-Zolder with parking in front of the door
• An attractive remuneration package in relation to training and work experience
• A permanent full-time contract of indefinite duration
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Extra legal benefits (AG hospitalization insurance / Sodexo vouchers)

Are you the visual creator we're looking for?

Do not hesitate any longer and forward your curriculum vitae immediately to cindy.coppens@berghoffworldwide.com.

Come and join the BergHOFF team!

To keep the pace with our exponential growth, we are eager to strengthen our team with an Export Sales Manager/Business Developer.

What we are looking for:

An ambitious, result-driven senior Export Sales Manager/Business Developer Europe & USA who will lead the growth of our brand, maximizing opportunities for sales through various sales channels:

• Build the profitable sales of BergHOFF products in the defined geographical regions
• Maintain high levels of service to all existing customers and ensure the correct trade distribution and presentation of BergHOFF
• Manage the annual sales and marketing plan for the key customers.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for setting the strategy to achieve the sales goals for your region. This includes:

• Establish ambitious but realistic budget plans which you strongly believe will deliver
• Develop pricing models for every customer to ensure the correct balance between the profitability of all partners in the distribution chain.
• Maintain detailed records of all BergHOFF customers including key contacts, key issues, historical orders.
• Plan and implement a programme of cost effective, regular visiting to all key markets on a cycle determined by business potential and requirements.
• Attend trade fairs as appropriate for each market
• Ensure all orders and correspondence with customer services are accurate and complete
• Liaise with Marketing Department to ensure correct marketing support for all customers and the effective use of BergHOFF marketing and POS material.
• Report key customer statistics including orders, sell through, marketing actions, competitive actions always ensuring being in full control of your budget versus sales targets

• Instigate and maintain up to date distribution contracts with all distributors in liaison with legal department and CEO.

• You report directly to the management team.

Competences & Skills

You have an Entrepreneurial can-do attitude and you are an independent goal achiever with :

• International sales experience including proven track of success
• Retail experience and able to manage various channels
• You can operate on a strategic level with customers always keeping a down to earth approach
• You are only satisfied when business grows
• You’re ambitious to work in a young, dynamic, international evolving business 
• Able to define and execute strategy plans to key business stakeholders
• You leave no stone unturned to get to your goals
• You are making the difference instead of waiting for the difference to be presented
• A healthy lifestyle and interest in cooking and food
• Excellent listening, communicating, and negotiating skills
• A true team player - you put the customer, the company, and the team ahead of your own goals
• IT literate and able to establish sound pricing strategy (numerical analysis ability)
• You are fluent in English and French.

Profile

• Degree: Master or equivalent through experience
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
• Languages: English (fluent) / French (fluent)
• Software: MS office / Navision

Our offer

• We offer you a job in an international company.
• An exciting, varied position with responsibility in an international environment.
• The job location is traffic jam-free, located in Heusden-Zolder with parking in front of the door.
• An attractive remuneration package in relation to training and work experience.
• A permanent full-time contract of indefinite duration.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours.
• Extra legal benefits (AG hospitalization insurance / Sodexo vouchers).

Are you the Export Sales Manager/ Business Developer we’re looking for?

Getting a taste of it and you just want to know more?  Great!  We can’t wait to share all opportunities and challenges with you. Don’t forget we also provide an attractive salary package & benefits. Just get in touch with cindy.coppens@berghoffworldwide.com

Come and join the BergHOFF team!