Sales Specialist with V-Label International

Our international team seeks a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to join the Partner Development team in early 2025. This remote role will focus on supporting and empowering our partners to enhance their sales efforts, with a specific emphasis on engaging with larger brands and retailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales strategy development: Further develop V-Label’s sales strategy and define procedures for approaching and negotiating with major brands and retailers.
• Partner performance management: Help partners set sales outreach objectives, and monitor and evaluate their performance. Develop tailored interventions for partners in need of support, including 1:1 calls to assess knowledge and skills and provide necessary education.
• Educational support: Create and update educational content such as the V-Label sales manual. Develop and deliver workshops, courses, and knowledge cafés on key sales techniques, including outreach, negotiation, planning, and goal setting.
• Lead prospecting and outreach: Assist partners in lead prospecting, obtaining contact data, and planning outreach efforts to secure meaningful connections.
• Negotiation support: Provide 1:1 support for partners in engaging and negotiating with retailers and large brands.
• Trade fair preparation: Guide partners in preparing for trade fairs, enhancing face-to-face interactions with brands, and maximizing ROI.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of a minimum of 5 years in sales, with a strong background in B2B sales, particularly targeting retailers.
• Familiarity with the vegan food industry and major brands.
• Proficiency in HubSpot or similar CRM tools.
• Strong analytical skills to understand and interpret sales metrics.
• High-level proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Adaptability to work with a freelance contract (ability to invoice to Switzerland).

What We Offer:

• A fully remote position (worldwide), enabling you to work with a small, international team.
• Part-time role (20 hours per week) with a flexible schedule, aside from specific team calls.
• Competitive salary adjusted to your local cost of living (to be discussed in later stages of the selection process).
• 35 vacation days annually (proportional to the 20 hours per week), in addition to your local public holidays.
• Mentorship and regular feedback to support your professional growth.
• The opportunity to collaborate with over 35 international organizations advocating for an animal-friendly lifestyle.

Application process:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The deadline for submissions is January 31st 2025, but this can be extended if needed. Ideally, the date of incorporation would be early to mid February 2024.

1. Submit your CV and details through this form.
2. Online tests (analytical and sales specific).
3. Interview with the Partner Development Manager and Co-Directors.
4. Live demo coaching session with a partner.
5. Final selection and signing of contract.
6. Incorporation and start of onboarding procedure.

If you’re passionate about sales and the vegan movement, and you thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and flexible environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at V-Label International and help us drive meaningful change!