Waldhausen is the world’s leading supplier of equestrian products, headquartered in Cologne.
Since 1836, we have been supplying specialty retailers with high-quality products for horses and riders. Our brands—E·L·T, SWING, and Waldhausen—are well-established and successful in the equestrian industry throughout Europe. Our product range includes more than 12,000 items, which we import from all over the world and distribute to over 70 countries.
We are committed to always offering our customers the very best! To that end, we work every day with a high standard of quality and great passion to continuously improve ourselves, our services, and our products.
Your Responsibilities
Responsibility for a sub-range of equestrian products
Development of new products and optimization of the existing product range
Management and oversight of production processes for individual product areas
Shared responsibility for design, quality, and implementation of fits
Price negotiations and terms and conditions management
Market and trend analyses
Communication with production facilities and preparation of instructions, technical data sheets, and product data
Participation in trade shows
Training our sales team
That's why you're a good fit for us
A successfully completed degree or comparable training with a focus on design or apparel technology
Professional experience in a comparable position, ideally with basic business knowledge
Extensive knowledge of equestrian sports
Very good knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
Confident demeanor and ability to work well in a team
Negotiation skills and assertiveness
Fluency in spoken and written German and English
Benefits
A varied and exciting role where you can apply and expand your expertise
An open atmosphere with short lines of communication and quick decision-making processes
A secure job at a successful, medium-sized company with competitive compensation
Vacation pay and a Christmas bonus
30 days of vacation
Flexible work hours
Attractive employee discounts on our product range
Free parking directly at the company building, with the option to charge electric cars at a discounted rate