We are hiring – ACCOUNT MANAGER
Shamballa Jewels is looking for an energetic and ambitious Account Manager to support the growth of the German and Swiss markets. Leveraging your sales expertise in high-end products, this position offers you a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a well-established luxury brand within two dynamic markets.
Reporting directly to the Sales Director, Mads, your role will focus on enhancing the brand recognition and sales of Shamballa Jewels in the expanding German-speaking retailer network.
Fluency in German and English is required.You must be highly flexible regarding travel, as the position requires spending two weeks per month in the markets.
Key responsibilities as Account Manager include:
- Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors in Germany and Switzerland to ensure long-term loyalty.
- Sales Channel Development: Conduct sales training and support the development of key staff with retail partners in your markets.
- Sharing Best Practices: Spend time on the floor with sales teams at retail partners, sharing best practices and demonstrating the value of Shamballa Jewels' concept to new and potential accounts.
- Market Analysis: Perform in-depth market analysis to understand customer bases, identify competitors, and explore opportunities in existing and new markets.
- Strategic Planning: Develop strategies to effectively introduce Shamballa Jewels’ products to new and existing end consumers through your accounts.
- Reporting: Regularly report on sales performance, market developments, and other relevant metrics to the Sales Director.
This position is based in Denmark and requires approximately 100 travel days annually.
About You: Energetic Sales Professional with a Retail Mindset
You bring prior experience in sales within retail and potentially wholesale, preferably in the luxury industry. Success in this role depends on your deep understanding of sales operations at the floor level with end clients and your ability to leverage this insight to develop effective sales strategies. Experience in multiple countries is advantageous. Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential, while proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Your Profile: Outgoing with Strong Interpersonal Skills
You are outgoing, energetic, and possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to easily establish and maintain relationships with partners. Your ability to build long-term client loyalty and partnerships is one of your key strengths. Additionally, you are organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in planning and execution. Your proactive "hunter" mentality allows you to set and achieve clear goals, and your strategic mindset ensures Shamballa Jewels remains a top choice for potential partners.
About Shamballa Jewels
Founded in 2005 by Mads and Mikkel Kornerup, Shamballa Jewels aims to revolutionize men’s jewelry by combining ancient Eastern philosophies with Nordic design, craftsmanship, and traditions. The brand’s iconic logo, The Star of Shamballa®, is inspired by the double Dorje—an ancient Buddhist symbol.
Shamballa Jewels specializes in bespoke creations crafted from diamonds, precious stones, and 18K gold. Every piece is meticulously hand-braided and polished by the skilled production team at the heart of Shamballa Jewels in Copenhagen. Every SHAMBALLA® design is customizable, allowing customers a total creative freedom.
The flagship store is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the brand represented in approximately 50 retailers worldwide.
For more details, please visit www.shamballajewels.com.
Apply Now
If this opportunity aligns with your profile, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short cover letter to Sales Director Mads Tiedt at madstiedt@shamballajewels.com, mentioning "Account Manager" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is found.