- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Sales Manager - MI Brands (EU)
Department: Sales
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ash Vale, UK
Description
inMusic is seeking an experienced and passionate Sales Manager to drive growth across dealer accounts for our industry-leading MI brands, including Akai Professional, Alesis, Alesis Drums, Moog Music, M-Audio, Headrush, and others. This role will manage EU dealers. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, deep product knowledge, and experience working with the MI dealer channel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage dealer accounts and relationships in the designated markets.
- Achieve sales targets, strategies, and tactical action plans across the channel.
- Actively recruit and nurture direct dealer relationships.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with dealers, offering tools, content, and training to drive sell-through.
- Coordinate with marketing to activate campaigns and product demos at the local dealer level.
- Analyze sales performance, identify whitespace, and implement commercial initiatives tailored to MI verticals and dealer profiles.
- Support new product introductions with launch planning, demo support, and channel marketing strategies.
- Proactively work with the dealer network with regards to future planning of all aspects.
- Ensure that dealers are compliant with SDA requirements, inclusive of instore and online displays and merchandising.
- Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts, and territory insights.
- Participate in trade events, roadshows, and local market activations as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 5+ years of sales experience in the MI or audio technology industry, with hands-on experience managing dealers.
- Deep familiarity with products for musicians, producers, and educators—especially synths, drum machines, interfaces, and digital production tools.
- Ability to juggle high-level strategic thinking with detailed tactical execution.
- Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
- Passion for music creation, instruments, and technology is essential.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- inMusic UK Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Staff discount on inMusic products (for personal use only)
- £1,000 annual allowance for training and development
- Sick pay
Skills
Merchandising
