De opdrachtgever / The Client

This fast-growing, UK-based business is a major grower, breeder, packer and seller of high-quality berries, ensuring year-round supply to European retailers. Through their operations in South America, Spain and the Netherlands, they manage their production and sourcing.

 

Profiel / Profile

Specialist in Soft fruit and European markets

• As European Sales Account Manager, you will play an important role in the business’ European sales team, which is based in the UK and the Netherlands.
• You will be responsible for developing and managing sales of Spanish, Moroccan and Portuguese fruit to European retailers,as well as developing new retail and customer contacts throughout Europe.
• You will be managing both long-term sales programmes and daily customer relationships, in addition to working with sourcing and logistics teams to ensure that customers’ orders are fully met, on time, every time.
• Your skills should include the ability to act as a leader, encouraging and developing ideas to strengthen the business, encouraging a ‘one team’ approach in a positive and ambitious way.

Functie-eisen / Job requirements

Spider in the web and 'catching flies'!

• Several years’ experience selling produce, preferably berries, to European retailers.
• You will have a proven track record in a commercial and active business development function with an international aspect and ideally with an understanding of perishable products or/and the fresh produce/horticultural sectors.
• A natural leader and motivator of your team.
• Have a proven track record in developing key accounts in the EU and potentially internationally.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a proven consultative selling technique.
• Be able to demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent language skills – English and Spanish essential, German desirable.

Competences

• Reliable and socially minded
• Highly motivated in managing people
• Positive
• Accurate
• Passionate
• Flexible with the ability to embrace sudden changes
• Stress resistant

Aanbod / The rewards

A challenging position in a fast growing subsidiary of one of Europe’s leading experts in the fresh produce industry, with plenty of career opportunities. Salary will be based on skills and experience.

Standplaats / location

The business is located in Spain

Extra informatie / Additional information

For more information, please contact Taco van der Louw on +31 (0) 6 53526246

Applications strictly via www.up-up-go.com

Geïnteresseerd? / Interested?