Area Sales Manager - Sportstyle

Requirements

Born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps, Salomon is a global leader in outdoor sports and lifestyle innovation. With a passion for performance and design, we create gear that empowers people to explore and push boundaries. As part of Amer Sports, you’ll be joining a global network of iconic brands with strong growth ambitions.

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager – Sportstyle to drive profitable growth across our Style category within key specialty and sporting goods accounts. Reporting to the Senior National Account Manager, you will take ownership of your account base—executing seasonal go-to-market strategies, delivering strong commercial outcomes, and elevating brand presence across both in-store and digital environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of Sport Style accounts, delivering sales and profit targets
• Execute seasonal sell-in processes including pre-lines, range presentations, and orderbook management
• Build and implement joint business plans with key retail partners
• Analyse sales, margin, and sell-through data to identify growth opportunities and re-order opportunities
• Drive in-store and online execution excellence to enhance the consumer experience
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and eCommerce teams
• Support and execute trade marketing initiatives, activations, and local events
• Build strong relationships with buyers, store staff, and key stakeholders across accounts
• Deliver product training and technical education to retail teams
• Manage forecasting, budgets, and account planning to ensure achievement of seasonal targets

About You

You are a commercially driven sales professional with a passion for style. You thrive in a fast-paced, field-based role, enjoy building relationships, and are confident influencing retail partners to drive performance. Your background best suited for this role is;

• Demonstrated experience in sales, account management, or territory management
• Background in sports style, sporting goods, outdoor, or footwear/apparel
• Proven ability to manage and grow specialty retail accounts
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive insights
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of the running consumer and specialty retail environment
• Solid understanding of omni-channel retail and eCommerce dynamics
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for running and a strong connection to sport

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary package + Company car + bonus + super 
• Generous staff discounts across Salomon and Amer Sports brands
• Product allowance
• Parental Leave Top-Up Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of a global, growing business

Why Join Us?

At Salomon, we believe in creating a culture where people can thrive, grow, and push their limits. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with access to global opportunities and career pathways.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience is slightly different but you believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.