About the job

Company Description

Labels & Things is a European Asian Production House based in Antwerp, Belgium and specializes in creating brand identities, primarily for fashion brands and event companies. We offer a wide range of custom fashion trimmings including labels, hangtags, embroidery, silicone &TPU badges, transfers and metal logo items. The last 8 years, we started specializing in FASHION CAPS, which we supply to many high end brands internationally.

About the vacancy

JUNIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE ON SITE

Is networking part of your nature? Do you follow the latest fashion trends and do you spot the newest hot fashion brands? Are you flexible, independent and do you have excellent communication skills?

To reinforce our dynamic sales team, we are looking for a junior sales representative. With help from the back office team you will receive the opportunity to grow and develop the market.

To Do’s

Ø Managing your own client portfolio

Ø Building and growing strong relationships with clients

Ø Identifying new opportunities and turning leads and prospects into clients

Ø Scheduling meetings at our HQ with clients and prospects to show our collection and discuss projects

Ø Negotiating price offers with your client

Ø Taking ownership of your projects and working closely with the back office team to keep an overview of orders from sampling to production, delivery and invoicing.

Ø Becoming an expert in the development of fashion trims and headwear

Ø Participate at international fairs

Ø Following fashion trends in your market.

Profile

You have exquisite communication skills and you are fluent in Dutch, English and French. Knowledge of other languages is a strong asset.

You have thorough computer skills (MS office)

You have preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent through experience

You have a valid Belgian ID or Resident permit and are residing near Edegem or Antwerp, as this is an on site job.

You are driven and motivated with a positive and client oriented mindset.

You work efficient and well organized with an eye for detail.

You are independent, but you also cherish a good team spirit.

You are a go getter and love to take initiative.

You are proactive, solution oriented with the needed sense of responsibility.

Further qualifications

• Passion. For sales, for our products (of which you will get intense training on site) and for the fashion industry in general so following up projects becomes fun.
• Communication. The beginning of a good partnership starts with a fluent and clear communication.
• People skills. To build solid relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• Drive. You follow the rhythm of the fashion industry and you answer the needs of your clients with a natural ease. 
• Independence. You are not afraid to step up and show initiative while being on top of your game, organizing your work and time in an efficient way.
• Team Spirit. Both for wins as losses you can count on the team for support. Sales meetings are organized regularly to brainstorm together and there is enough room to blow off steam during our Crazy & Things events.

We Offer

A negotiable package in a multi-cultural atmosphere supplemented by extra-legal benefits such as luncheon vouchers, group insurance and hospitalization insurance.

You will work in an international company active in the fashion industry with offices/colleagues/partners all over the world and with a flat organizational structure so you will immediately feel part of the L&T family. We encourage independence and initiative so you will receive the opportunity to keep on growing and evolving. The sky is the limit!

LOCATION

Belgium, Edegem, near Antwerp.

Would you like to be part of our team?

Tell us why with:

o Your resume

o An English motivation letter / email

To the attention of:

Marijke Melis

info@labels-things.com

www.labels-things.com