Managing Director Safety Jogger Workwear

About us

Safety Jogger is part of the Cortina group. We are the trusted partner in professional footwear solutions manufacturing over 10.000.000 pairs, gloves and garments a year. What sets us apart is our technical affordable footwear, always in stock model and continuous investment in innovation. We work as one team. We put our customers first, and we do this with authenticity. We are passionate about what we do. Joining Safety Jogger is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe and fun community.

Since its launch in 2000, Safety Jogger has always stood for safety and fashionable protection. Today, we are a leading global company that provides protective and professional footwear, gloves and garments to PPE industry, healthcare and retail. Upon customer request and in order to expand our product offering, we are relaunching our workwear department.

Managing Director Safety Jogger Workwear

We are seeking an experienced, result-oriented Managing Director with excellent leadership qualities.

You will be responsible for the relaunch of the Safety Jogger Workwear department as a separate business unit.

You translate the vision of the Safety Jogger brand into a clear strategy, and with your entrepreneurial drive you implement the strategy based on a long-term business plan with smart objectives. You are a strategist and a leader able to set our workwear department up for success.

Your role is key to developing new business, drive sales, launch product and marketing initiatives, co- managing product range development and analysis across different sales channels to ensure the achievement of budgeted sales, profit and growth targets.

Strategic

• Help defining vision, set-up clear goals under the umbrella of the brand Safety Jogger
• Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy in order to attain these goals
• Research and analyze industry, market and competitors to make informed strategic decisions regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and product development ideas
• Provide strategic advice to the board so they have an accurate view of the general market and help to define a unique (selling) position
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Instigate and oversee the strategic planning and development of the product set.
• Boost the sales by establishing long term company goals and short-term company objectives
• Manage a core team of 3 people giving direction to product development, sales and supply chain on the basis of relevant performance indicators and adjust when necessary

Business Development

• Oversee all aspects of business development
• Proactively seek out new clients and revenue streams
• Develop a digital marketing strategy
• Work with relevant parties to oversee the development of new products and services
• Develop, implement and maintain operational plans, processes and budgets
• Create and develop a successful business development team
• Report to the Board on business performance across all areas of responsibility

Procurement

• Negotiate prices with suppliers ensuring value and quality of supply
• Partner with suppliers to create accurate samples and bulk production
• Liaise with overseas suppliers

• 10 years of experience in an (international) general management role or sales director role
• Master’s Degree
• Proven experience in strategic business planning related to the industry of garments, workwear
• Knowledge of logistics, procurement, marketing and business development (preferably in the garment or PPE industry)
• A network of contacts within the PPE industry is an asset
• Experience in commercial negotiations in relation to PPE

About you:

• Entrepreneurial drive
• Excellent people management skills. Able to motivate, build and convince powerful teams, you are a team player
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Problem solver, able to think out of the box and to keep calm and efficient under pressure
• Time Management and organizational skills
• Proven Analytical and financial analysis skills
• Digital E-commerce mindset
• Multilingual (English, French, Dutch) and open to travel internationally
• Proficient computer skills in different IT applications including MS Office, knowledge of ERP is an asset

• The chance to join a great team of likeminded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving the Safety Jogger vision and the growth objectives of the company
• A genuine commitment to flexible working. We are focused on outcomes and not inputs. We trust our people because we know they want what’s best for our business. We want you to love your work but respect that you also love your life outside of Safety Jogger!
• A unique opportunity to work in a dynamic family owned company with short communication lines and quick decision taking
• A competitive salary package and a suite of benefits and perks

Eager to join our Safety Jogger community?

For this vacancy, we work in an exclusive partnership with Altior Executive Search Consultants. You can apply by mailing your resumé (CV) with motivation letter at info@altior.be. For more information, call Jan Verstraeten, Partner with Altior Executive Search, at 0032 56 62 26 30.

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