VP Sales - Engines, Mercury EMEA

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. The VP Sales - Engines, Mercury EMEA is responsible to lead the long-term commercial strategy and execution for Mercury Marine’s Finished Products across the EMEA region. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of the channel strategy, driving sustainable growth, and contributing to the broader vision and leadership of Mercury EMEA .Main AccountabilitiesServe as a core member of the Brunswick EMEA Senior Leadership Team, actively contributing to the development and execution of long-range business strategies and regional prioritiesDesign and execute a strategic commercial roadmap for dealers, distributors and OEM channels. aligning with Mercury Marine’s global objectives and evolving markets dynamics.Foster a high-performance culture rooted in innovation, accountability and leadership development, with a strong focus on talents development and on succession planning.Lead and mentor Country Managers and Distributors’ Manager to expand market presence, optimize channel performance, and drive profitable growth across all product lines. Oversee the creation and execution of annual regional business plans, ensuring alignment with revenue, margin, and operational efficiency targets. Identify and capitalize on commercial growth opportunities in collaboration with Country Managers and Distributors’ Manager to increase market penetration and sales Monitor competitive activity and translate market intelligence and competitive insights into actionable strategies that enhance market share, customer value, and brand positioning. Champion Brunswick’s ethics, safety, quality and sustainability programs, ensuring alignment with corporate values and compliance standards. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes and customer experience.ChannelPerformance measures:Best performing dealer/distributor networkLong term OEM contractsAcquired Government accounts/tendersBranches as a performing channelSales/Margin/Share/OpexSales achievementsImpact of promotions/incentivesDC/Margin+Share/Volume against targetsTeamBest organizational structure in place, including high-quality hiring, retention, robust development plans & Succession plansCountry ManagementCross functional leadership, alignment and execution in a matrix organizationBudget/ForecastAccurate development, tracking and executionLong Term Strategy And ExecutionAchieve the Road to the strategic profitable market share target ProfileRelocation to Belgium or to a neighboring country within daily commuting distance from the HQ in Belgium is requiredEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s or master’s degree with a business orientation, MBA preferredMin. 10 years’ commercial, customer-facing experienceMinimum 5 years’ experience ii a leadership role in a sales-driven organization with reseller-based distribution (e.g., dealers, VARs, distributors, retailers). Experience in the marine industry is an assetProven track record in customer-facing roles with a strong focus on enhancing customer experience.Expertise in dealer/distributor/OEM network development and management.Knowledge, Skill And AbilitiesAbility to develop sound and distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage and to translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans; ability to align the broader organization to support strategic prioritiesProven leadership ability to structure and growth a team in a multicultural environment, with excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. English at an advanced level. Any other European language is an assetStrong Business Acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to craft compelling business cases and advanced negotiation skillsStrong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to multi-task in a high paced environment and manage a large amount of complex dataBusiness Planning, Continuous Improvement and Strategic planning processes skillsKnowledge of the boating industryComputer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Availability for business travelOur OfferThis exciting opportunity is classified as Global Grade 17 (Willis Tower Watson grading methodology), with a salary range between €170,000 and €210,000, paid in 13.92 instalments. Please note that this range applies to all roles within this grade. The final offer will be determined based on several factors, including your skills, experience, and location.We Also Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Which IncludesA Bonus Plan targeting 25% of the annual salary;Long term incentive plan (restricted Stock Units) with a target at 40,000 $A company car with a fuel/charging card (hybrid or electric);Meal vouchers with a face value of €8 each;Hospitalization insurance for the employee and direct family (partner and children)Pension/life coverage/disability insurance25 vacation days per year (20 legal + 5 extra-legal)Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your personal developmentPossibility to perform home working up to 2 days/weekA unique, engaging, and rewarding work environment that fosters individual growth and celebrates performance—especially within the recreational marine industryNext is Now!We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Brunswick is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunities based solely on merit. Therefore, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated.Brunswick and Workday Privacy PoliciesBrunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine