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Business

Buffet Crampon, a French company, world leader in the manufacture and repair of wind instruments, particularly renowned for the excellence and quality of its products, currently employs 900 people worldwide.

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Buffet Crampon is always in search of new talents. Do not hesitate to send us your application!

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Business

Bergerault Percussions, part of Buffet Crampon group, a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of high-quality percussion instruments, is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence. Our instruments are used by orchestras, conservatories, and musicians worldwide, setting the standard in the world of percussion. We are seeking a dedicated Product Specialist to join our team and support the continued growth of Bergerault Percussions.

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The Bergerault Percussions Product Specialist will serve as the primary expert on all Bergerault percussion instruments, engaging with musicians, educators, and orchestras, to promote, demonstrate, and provide technical support for our product line. This role is critical in driving sales, enhancing customer relationships, and positioning Bergerault Percussions as the premier choice for percussion instruments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

– Direct Sales: Establish relationships with issuers of tenders to be the first to know
and manage the process to allow Bergerault to win tenders. Sell direct to musicians
and orchestras when required.
– Sales Support: Assists the Bergerault and Buffet Crampon sales team by providing
product knowledge, demonstrations, and recommendations to customers and
dealers, helping to achieve sales targets.
– Product Expertise: Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of Bergerault’s
range of percussion instruments, including marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones,
timpani, and concert bass drums etc….)
– Customer Engagement: Offer consultations, workshops, and product
demonstrations to percussionists, music educators, and students, ensuring they
understand the unique benefits of Bergerault instruments and they buy Bergerault
products either directly or via our dealer network.
– Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and clinics for dealers, educators,
and end-users, providing detailed insights into the features, care, and performance
of Bergerault instruments.
– Event Participation: Represent Bergerault at trade shows, music festivals,
educational conferences, and other events to promote products and connect with
the percussion community.
– Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing team to produce educational and
promotional materials, such as photos, videos, product guides, and social media
content that highlight the strengths of Bergerault instruments.
– Market Feedback: Collect and analyze feedback from customers, artists, and dealers
to provide valuable insights to the product development team for future innovations
and improvements.
– Customer Service: Provide exceptional post-sales support, including answering
technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with the customer
service team to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
– Reporting : Insure that any information collected which can improve Bergerault and
Buffet Crampon sales and/or may help them in their customers and prospects
knowledge, is regularly and accurately transmitted to the concerned sales
management team

Report into:
– Operational: Bergerault CEO
– Functional: Chief Commercial Officer Buffet Crampon Group

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Qualifications:
– Extensive experience as a percussionist, percussion educator, or related role in the
music industry.
– Deep knowledge of percussion instruments, particularly concert and orchestral
percussion.
– Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
engage and build relationships with musicians of all levels.
– Sales experience in the musical instrument industry is highly desirable.
– Ability to travel frequently for events, dealer visits, and customer engagements.
– A true team player
– Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales support tools.
– Passion for music and a strong commitment to the percussion community.

 

What We Offer:
– Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
– Opportunities to attend industry-leading events and connect with top percussionists.
– A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on professional
growth.
– Access to training and professional development opportunities.

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Business

Powell Flutes Boston, a leading producer of world-renowned flutes and piccolos, is hiring for the position of Handmade Body Maker. We are seeking a candidate with at least 3-5 years of flute body making experience.

For over 90 years, our flute makers have combined tradition and innovation with collaboration and creativity. With over 55 employees from 13 different nations, the result is a global, dynamic environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. This commitment to excellence creates world-class instruments that have made Powell the gold standard in the flute industry worldwide.

Projects

Body makers create the foundation of our exceptional flutes. They are responsible for precious metal tube preparation and treatment, assembly and installation of the following components: ribs, posts, boxes, and barrels, as well as fitting of the steels. The position demands expertise in gold and silver metalworking, soldering, and a strong understanding of geometry and dimensions, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, a high degree of manual dexterity, patience, and openness to feedback.

The position is Full-time (40 hours per week) and is based in Maynard, Massachusetts at our workshop.

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The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of experience making Handmade flutes in precious metals. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Powell offers:

– Competitive pay starting between $27-32 per hour based on experience.
– Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) plan
– A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth
– An opportunity to work for a financially stable yet progressive and forward-looking company

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

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Business

Buffet Crampon, a French company, world leader in the manufacture and repair of wind instruments, particularly renowned for the excellence and quality of its products, currently employs 900 people worldwide.

Projects

You are in charge of ensuring maintenance and repairs for customers on our instruments (Clarinets, Saxophones). You work in close collaboration with the team at our Showroom in Amesterdam, a place of passage and meeting with our artists and clients.

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Technical Assistant level in Musical Instruments BMA/Diplomas issued by the conservatory, you master the technical characteristics of our products.

English is a plus in order to welcome our international customers.

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Business

Buffet Crampon, a French company, world leader in the manufacture and repair of wind instruments, particularly renowned for the excellence and quality of its products, currently employs 900 people worldwide.

As part of the ongoing development of its double reed department, Buffet Crampon is looking for a Oboe Repairer/Finisher (M/F)

Projects

Your main mission is to carry out :

– various finishing operations (assembly, tuning, adjusting, testing) of oboes.

– some after-sales services for oboes and English horns made by Buffet Crampon and Rigoutat.

– travel around France and abroad, particularly for trade fairs and master classes.

Required profile

Ideally, you have a CAP (vocational training certificate) in wind instrument repair and/or a BMA (vocational training certificate), and you have at least 5 years of proven experience in this position.

You are independent, careful, rigorous, precise and involved.

A high level of French and English is preferable.

This is a permanent position, available as soon as possible.

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Projects

The European Sales, Marketing, and Product Manager position is responsible for all pro flute sales in Europe for the Powell and Parmenon brands, marketing for the entire flute range, and for managing the entire range of flute products.

 

Sales

• Achieve Pro Flute Sales Budget Targets for Buffet Crampon SAS (BCSAS) and Buffet Crampon Deutschland (BCD) business units
• Manage and maintain existing distribution network and dealer accounts
• Define, manage, and execute distribution growth in the European territories
• Define, manage, and execute pro flute sales policies and sales agreements
• Define and Pursue Artist targets
• Manage dealer customer service tasks
• Coordinate After-sales service issues (SAV) with Parmenon workshop (France)
• Manage and maintain Expo inventory, both physically and financially.

Marketing

• Define promotional activities to reach sales targets and to support dealer sales
• Engage in active promotion in all territories covered by BCSAS and BCD
• Manage promotional material needed for exhibitions, festivals, conventions, artist events
• Maintain artist relationships and support artists within goals of the Powell Artist Program
• Adapt communication and marketing to market specific needs

Product Management

• Manage all physical issues related to the instruments, product range, equipment, and accessories as it pertains to the European territory
• Represent the instrument range in exhibition situations
• Answer all technical inquiries of customers, artists, and BC employees
• Report on acoustic and aesthetic feedback
• Report on quality issues
• Educate and train new sales colleagues for student range of instruments
• Develop new products as required by EU market demands, launch and promote said new products
• Interact with Powell manufacturing plant in USA to facilitate Interco supply chain

Required profile

• Flutist with Musical Studies (entry level D.E.M)
• Professional English-speaking skills, French or German speaking skills desirable
• Experience in Sales and Marketing environment
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• Availability and desire to travel frequently

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Projects

This “business-to-business” sales professional should be able to prospect target accounts for new

business, maintain an existing territory, as well as establish and work with partners; achieve maximum profitability and growth in line with company visions and mission and establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

 

The Division Sales Manager must be comfortable selling musical instruments to qualified dealers and cultivating relationships with musicians, educators, and prospective customers. Experience in outside sales is a must

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Responsibilities

1. Responsible for New Business Development via prospecting, qualifying, selling and closing
2. Sell the full range of Buffet Crampon USA musical instrument portfolio
3. Manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
4. Conducts one-on-one and group sales presentations
5. Provide account management to an existing territory
6. Responsible for tracking customer information, forecasts and reports
7. Regular interaction and communication with educators & musicians within the territory
8. Develop and maintain prospect and customer list based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads
9. Minimum 2 weeks travel within the sales territory per month required as well as required travel for industry and partner events (70-90%)

 

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a self-starter
• Solutions-selling experience
• Analytical skill set, strong presentation skills, ability to interact with any level within an organization
• Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and work independently or within a team
• Outstanding Computer, Written and Verbal Communication Skills including knowledge of commonly used MS Office software and social media formats
• Well-Developed Interpersonal Skills and Professional Demeanor
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

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