This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to be a part of our global sales operations and to contribute significantly to the growth and success of our company. The primary focus areas of the role are to generate additional revenue in new and existing countries, develop an overall multi-channel innovative sales strategy and to set the team up for implementation success. This is to be achieved through effective marketing and strategic partnerships with kite shops, potential distributors, and kite schools across international markets. The ambition is to double current sales y-o-y by establishing additional distribution channels and volumes. We fully believe we can grow into the top 5 global players in the industry. Some proof points of our recent positive brand impact on the market are the enormous demand for our innovative, sustainable products, the awesome results of our athletes in the world championships and the best product design team with world nr 1 kite designer Ralf Groesl and G.O.A.T. and legendary kitesurfer Aaron Hadlow. This mix of superpowers has seen our sales significantly grow in the last year. The company has moved from Start up to Scale up in the past year. This means the role will require you to be comfortable to get involved in all aspects of the sales process where and when necessary. It will also be key to improve the sales processes to be foundationally strong to support the exponential growth ambition. If you are results oriented and a strategic thinker with a passion for sales and watersports, and if you have a desire to make a significant impact with the most innovative and fastest growing brand in the kitesurf industry, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities In close collaboration with the company management team, develop sales, partnerships and channel strategies to grow the brand globally Hands on implementation of the strategies including all aspects (identifying, prospecting, outreach, assessment, alignment, negotiations, & commercial closing of B2B deals ensuring healthy margins for the company) Coordinating a network of channel partners and managing channel performance Lead sales forecasting on an annual basis for all accounts globally and set sales targets for the team Lead the development and implementation of customer account plans, defining key account strategies and objectives, and follow up accordingly Take a leadership role to deliver the sales plan with our partners and sales staff Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with new and existing key B2B clients and partner organisations, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing inquiries and concerns Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics and prepare reports for senior management team. Collaborate with the senior management team to identify areas for improvement Attend industry events and conferences to network, promote Harlem Products and identify potential new clients Drive continuous improvement in sales processes and sales performance Requirements Minimum of 8 years of experience in sales management, preferably in a global outdoor-/action- sport goods context The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies This role requires a do-er and strategic thinker in one, with excellent teamworking and communication skills, who can inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve ambitious sales growth targets Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty Exceptional negotiation abilities Strong time management, organisational and creative problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines including ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs Passion for outdoor (water) sports activities is preferred – even better if you are or want to be a kitesurfer Willingness to travel internationally as required Fluency in English - additional language (French or German) is a plus Due the current size of the company we expect a great amount of flexibility and teamwork from our people to cover a breadth of tasks at times when needed If you are interested in this exiting position, we very much look forward to receiving your application including CV and motivation via email to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com What we offer Working with the industry leading Research and Development team Working with word class top athletes (e.g. Lorenzo Casati, Aaron Hadlow) Attractive compensation package in line with your experience and skill set Full time employment - 40 hrs per week Location Vijfhuizen, Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands. Hybrid optional Discounts on our industry leading high performing products Opportunity to grow the sales team Fun, relaxed and dynamic team in a growing company Time on the water with your colleagues Next steps Apply before Sept 18th by sending your CV and motivation to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com You will be contacted within 5 working days after closing of the application 2 interviews and an online assessment In the event of a positive outcome, anticipated start date between 1st Nov and 1st Jan Any questions about the process? Let Ellen know via ellen@Harlemkitesurfing.com

12 – 20 hours per week What You Will Do Your responsibilities will include managing incoming and outgoing goods, accurately keeping track of inventory, and ensuring a well-organized warehouse. You will work with a team of enthusiastic kiters. Collecting, packing, and preparing goods for customer orders for shipment Assisting with loading and unloading goods Receiving, inspecting, and registering goods and storing them Checking the quantity, quality, and labeling of orders; reporting any irregularities to the supervisor and/or in the inventory system if necessary Organizing the warehouse: keeping track of what is stored and where Counting inventory and keeping the warehouse tidy and clean Possibly helping with preparing kites for repairs What We Offer Attractive salary Flexible working hours Employee discount on our products Working in an informal work environment Team of passionate kitesurfers Opportunity to develop skills in kite repairs Working Hours and Location You need to be available for 12 to 20 hours per week in the afternoons from Monday to Thursday. You will work at our headquarters in Vijfhuizen. What We Ask No minimum education required Practical mindset and someone who likes to get things done You work in a structured, precise, and efficient manner You are reliable, flexible, and responsible You are physically fit as the job involves standing, walking, and lifting You can handle stress and perform well even when handling shipments under tight deadlines You live near Haarlem, so your travel time is not too long If you are interested in this exiting position, we very much look forward to receiving your application including CV and motivation via email to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com

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From the start, we've been committed to challenging the status quo with groundbreaking kite and wing designs, a full dedication to providing the best gear and eco-conscious practices - accessible to every rider and mindful of our planet.

Daring to be different is in our DNA. We celebrate the thrill of standing out and the excitement of being unique, both in the gear we ride on the water and within the team that stands behind it. We are a vibrant family of unique individuals, passionate kitesurfers with a relentless pursuit of excellence and a belief that nothing is impossible.

If you're eager to inspire change, push the limits, and help redefine the future of wind driven action sports, join us—and let’s #CHANGETHETIDE together.

Global Head of Sales

This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to be a part of our global sales operations and to contribute significantly to the growth and success of our company. 

The primary focus areas of the role are to generate additional revenue in new and existing countries, develop an overall multi-channel innovative sales strategy and to set the team up for implementation success. This is to be achieved through effective marketing and strategic partnerships with kite shops, potential distributors, and kite schools across international markets. The ambition is to double current sales y-o-y by establishing additional distribution channels and volumes. We fully believe we can grow into the top 5 global players in the industry. Some proof points of our recent positive brand impact on the market are the enormous demand for our innovative, sustainable products, the awesome results of our athletes in the world championships and the best product design team with world nr 1 kite designer Ralf Groesl and G.O.A.T. and legendary kitesurfer Aaron Hadlow. This mix of superpowers has seen our sales significantly grow in the last year. 

The company has moved from Start up to Scale up in the past year. This means the role will require you to be comfortable to get involved in all aspects of the sales process where and when necessary. It will also be key to improve the sales processes to be foundationally strong to support the exponential growth ambition.

If you are results oriented and a strategic thinker with a passion for sales and watersports, and if you have a desire to make a significant impact with the most innovative and fastest growing brand in the kitesurf industry, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with the company management team, develop sales, partnerships and channel strategies to grow the brand globally
Hands on implementation of the strategies including all aspects (identifying, prospecting, outreach, assessment, alignment, negotiations, & commercial closing of B2B deals ensuring healthy margins for the company)
Coordinating a network of channel partners and managing channel performance
Lead sales forecasting on an annual basis for all accounts globally and set sales targets for the team
Lead the development and implementation of customer account plans, defining key account strategies and objectives, and follow up accordingly
Take a leadership role to deliver the sales plan with our partners and sales staff 
Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with new and existing key B2B clients and partner organisations, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing inquiries and concerns
Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics and prepare reports for senior management team. Collaborate with the senior management team to identify areas for improvement
Attend industry events and conferences to network, promote Harlem Products and identify potential new clients
Drive continuous improvement in sales processes and sales performance

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in sales management, preferably in a global outdoor-/action- sport goods context 
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies
This role requires a do-er and strategic thinker in one, with excellent teamworking and communication skills, who can inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve ambitious sales growth targets
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty
Exceptional negotiation abilities
Strong time management, organisational and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines including ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs
Passion for outdoor (water) sports activities is preferred – even better if you are or want to be a kitesurfer
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Fluency in English - additional language (French or German) is a plus 
Due the current size of the company we expect a great amount of flexibility and teamwork from our people to cover a breadth of tasks at times when needed

If you are interested in this exiting position, we very much look forward to receiving your application including CV and motivation via email to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com

What we offer

Working with the industry leading Research and Development team
Working with word class top athletes (e.g. Lorenzo Casati, Aaron Hadlow)
Attractive compensation package in line with your experience and skill set
Full time employment - 40 hrs per week
Location Vijfhuizen, Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands. Hybrid optional
Discounts on our industry leading high performing products
Opportunity to grow the sales team 
Fun, relaxed and dynamic team in a growing company
Time on the water with your colleagues

Next steps

Apply before Sept 18th by sending your CV and motivation to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com
You will be contacted within 5 working days after closing of the application
2 interviews and an online assessment 
In the event of a positive outcome, anticipated start date between 1st Nov and 1st Jan

Any questions about the process? 

Let Ellen know via ellen@Harlemkitesurfing.com

Warehouse Employee

12 – 20 hours per week

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include managing incoming and outgoing goods, accurately keeping track of inventory, and ensuring a well-organized warehouse. You will work with a team of enthusiastic kiters.

Collecting, packing, and preparing goods for customer orders for shipment
Assisting with loading and unloading goods
Receiving, inspecting, and registering goods and storing them
Checking the quantity, quality, and labeling of orders; reporting any irregularities to the supervisor and/or in the inventory system if necessary
Organizing the warehouse: keeping track of what is stored and where
Counting inventory and keeping the warehouse tidy and clean
Possibly helping with preparing kites for repairs

What We Offer

Attractive salary
Flexible working hours
Employee discount on our products
Working in an informal work environment
Team of passionate kitesurfers
Opportunity to develop skills in kite repairs

Working Hours and Location You need to be available for 12 to 20 hours per week in the afternoons from Monday to Thursday. You will work at our headquarters in Vijfhuizen.

What We Ask

No minimum education required
Practical mindset and someone who likes to get things done
You work in a structured, precise, and efficient manner
You are reliable, flexible, and responsible
You are physically fit as the job involves standing, walking, and lifting
You can handle stress and perform well even when handling shipments under tight deadlines
You live near Haarlem, so your travel time is not too long

If you are interested in this exiting position, we very much look forward to receiving your application including CV and motivation via email to ellen@harlemkitesurfing.com

Customer Service Coordinator

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