Sales Manager

Hooks Creative is growing! That’s why we’re looking for a Medior Sales Manager to strengthen our team and help expand both our revenue and client portfolio.About Hooks Creative BVHooks Creative designs and produces premium hangers, displays, and POS materials for the fashion & retail industry. Everything a brand or retailer needs to deliver the best customer experience and communicate their story effectively. Our in-house design team develops everything fully custom-made. Our slogan: We listen, translate and solve.We work for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Vans, Timberland, Versace, Lacoste, Karl Lagerfeld, Levi’s, and many many more.Why this job is exciting – Sjoerd Diemel, Int Sales Manager“The best part of this role is working with major international fashion brands and developing new products that will actually be displayed in stores. A client brings an idea, and together with our creative team, you bring it to life.We’re a small, close-knit team. We’re not a big corporate, so there’s a lot of freedom. Think a deal can be accelerated by flying to Milan? Then you go. Two weeks later you might be walking down the Champs-Élysées after a meeting with Louis Vuitton, and the next day you’re back at NZA in Amsterdam. That variety makes this job incredibly exciting.Of course, not everything comes easily. Some days you’re combing through LinkedIn. But imagine: a few days later you’re in Switzerland meeting with Vans, Timberland, and The North Face. And five months later you’ve closed multiple deals for stores across Europe. That’s when you know why you do it.We already have a strong network in the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and the US. We’re looking for someone to join us on this adventure: finding new clients, growing existing accounts, and closing deals. You’ll work independently, but never alone. We regularly brainstorm, share ideas, and have a lot of laughs. Your input is valued — as long as it works.”   What you’ll doSales management: acquire new projects and clients, manage existing accounts.Identify, approach, and engage the right stakeholders.Prepare and conduct impactful sales meetings – by phone, online, and face-to-face.Act as a trusted advisor while keeping commercial goals in sight.Ensure smooth collaboration between clients and our internal team.Grow accounts: manage multiple opportunities and relationships in parallel, and persist to deliver results.Who you arePassionate about sales, commerce, and account management.Action-oriented, energetic, and persuasive.Fluent in English (Dutch or an additional language is a plus).2–3 years’ experience in a commercial role.Courageous and persistent – a “no” motivates you.Strong advisory, influencing, and negotiation skills.Closing a deal makes your heart skip a beat.What we offerA challenging role where you can take your next step in international sales.A driven and fun team of colleagues.Lots of freedom and space for initiative – you create your own path.Competitive salary (depending on experience).Laptop and mobile phone.A freshly prepared team lunch every day. Interested?Are you the Sales Manager we’re looking for and available full-time (40 hours)? Do you want to make a real impact within a creative organization? We’d love to meet you!👉 Apply now and send your CV (and motivation) to info@hooks-creative.com.For questions, contact: Sjoerd Diemel – sjoerd@hooks-creative.com