In this role, you will have the scope to strengthen relationships and further expand our position within the European market. You work in an entrepreneurial and independent manner, with the freedom to create commercial opportunities and contribute to distinctive interior projects.
About us
Casala is a leading family-owned company that has been developing smart, stylish contract furniture for over a century. In collaboration with renowned designers, we create a high-quality product range for professional environments, prioritising quality, comfort, sustainability and ease of use, values that are appreciated worldwide. Our furniture, often tailored to specific client requirements, is marketed internationally through a solid dealer network and a team of more than 40 dedicated employees. With our own sales offices in the Benelux, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, and an export department serving the rest of the world, we continue to grow in both established and new markets.
The role Export Area Manager Europa To support our continued international expansion, we are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Export Area Manager Europe. In this position, you identify and develop commercial opportunities across the European market and play a key role in strengthening and expanding our export sales network. You maintain strong relationships with architects and dealers and are involved in a wide range of interior projects, from office environments and educational and healthcare institutions to churches and major event venues.
Key tasks and responsibilities – Developing and executing the international sales and growth strategy in both existing and new export markets;
– Increasing turnover by strengthening the dealer network, building relationships with architects and appointing local partners or representatives;
– Identifying trends, opportunities and market developments and translating these into commercial actions;
– Visiting international clients, projects and trade fairs to promote Casala’s products and solutions;
– Reporting on commercial results and market insights;
– Contributing to the positioning of Casala as a premium brand within the contract furniture industry.
Your required skills and qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in a commercial discipline;
– Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a comparable international sales role;
– Strong communication, commercial and interpersonal skills;
– Excellent verbal and written command of English and German (essential);
– Experience in contract furniture and/or interior and a relevant network, is an advantage.
Ideal candidate profile
– Commercially driven and eager to create and seize opportunities;
– Proactive, energetic and adaptable;
– Strong networker with natural relationship-building skills;
– Results-oriented;
– Collaborative team player;
– Eager to learn, enthusiastic and positively minded.
Additional information
– Casala offers an open and informal working culture with short lines of communication, where achievements are celebrated together;
– Positive working atmosphere with committed and ambitious colleagues;
– Good and competitive salary and benefits package;
– Ample opportunities for personal development based on individual initiative;
– Workplace: Culemborg (maximum commuting distance of 1 hour);
– Travel requirement: minimum 35–40%;
– You will report to the Export Manager.
How to apply
You can apply for this position via ExportSelect International, FAO Raymond Smid, tel. +31 (0)26 3764581. Please send your CV directly to smid@exportselect.nl.
All applicants will receive a response within two weeks. Interviews for this vacancy will take place at Casala in Culemborg.
We kindly request agencies not to approach us in relation to this vacancy.
