Sales Manager Cinema Solutions EMEA (m/f/d)

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, owned jointly by Sharp Corporation and NEC Corporation. Sharp NEC Display Solutions offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, Cinema & AVprojectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI driven analytics. Sharp NEC Display Solutions is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners, and has a reputation for quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional service offerings.

Serving a wide variety of markets, the organisation’s expertise spans retail, cinema, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more

For our Cinema Sales department, we are seeking a

Sales Manager Cinema Solutions EMEA (m/f/d)

preferably located in the UK

As our company evolves under the Sharp brand, our unwavering commitment to quality, service, and sustainabilityguides our strategic direction. This focus not only drives continued growth and expands market opportunities, but it also offers an exciting future for our dedicated team. As a trusted advisor to our partners and customers worldwide, Sharp/NEC is looking for an experienced professional to enhance its cinema solutions division.

In this role, you will nurture lasting relationships with our international partners and customers, further strengthening Sharp/NEC’s reputation within the cinema industry. As an enthusiastic and consultative salesperson, you pursue your goals with vigour, prioritising outstanding customer experiences.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Management
  • Develop the market by independently designing strategies to drive sales and achieve budget targets.
  • Identify new markets and partners and manage successful implementation of business opportunities.
  • Effectively assess and interpret customer needs, to specify and oversee the execution of customised solutions.
  • Steer the sales cycle from lead generation and initial proposal through to contract finalisation and the provision of on-going support

• Market intelligence and internal collaboration
  • Analyse market data and monitor the competitive environment.
  • Use business intelligence and CRM tools to prepare forecasts and quotations.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration with marketing, product management, engineering and service departments.
  • Liaise with both finance and legal departments to develop financing offers and negotiate contracts.
  • Coordination with global teams for large scale international projects

• Company representation
  • Sustain long lasting business relationships at all levels, demonstrating integrity and trust.
  • Represent Sharp/NEC at key national and international trade events such as Cinemacon, CineEurope and UKCA.
  • Be a thought leader in cinema trends, liaising with cinema associations, e.g. ICTA, UNIC, CNC, CTC and providing comment to relevant trade press

Key Requirements

• Proven sales experience
  • Relevant solid sales experience in the display, projector or cinema industry within an international business environment.
  • Education in business administration or technical studies, or comparable training.
  • Good understanding of cinema operations.

• Customer-centred communication skills
  • Clarity and transparency are essential in all communications with excellent written and verbal English.
  • Knowledge of other languages, e.g. French and Spanish, is an advantage.
  • Ability to present, negotiate and collaborate with conviction, building trust and credibility with all stakeholders.
  • A results-driven approach, with a sensitive understanding of customer needs

• Global outlook
  • A willingness to travel internationally, building face-to-face relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Benefit from a compelling remuneration package and enjoy a high degree of personal empowerment while structuring your tasks and reaching our common goals.
• A personalised Onboarding Program supports fast training on the job and smooth integration into our company, where over 200 colleagues across more than 10 different nations work together as one team.
• Develop your personal and professional skills with internal and external training opportunities.
• Sharp/NEC offers you the opportunity to become a valued member of our much-respected global organisation with exciting prospects for the future as we work together on our journey of success.
• Our ethos is one of mutual trust, friendship, and support among team members, a sense of value and respectwhich is much admired across the industry

Please send your CV and covering letter noting your earliest possible starting date to:
human.resources.sndse@sharp.eu

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For more information, please visit www.sharpnecdisplays.eu

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH
Human Resources
Landshuter Allee 12-14
80637 Munich