Sales Representative

We are seeking for an experienced sales representative and product developer to maximize sales and profit of the assigned Enza Zaden customer base with the existing product portfolio and realizing product development from the Introduction phase on. This person will support the decision-making process and successful introduction of new varieties.

This is why you want to join us as a Sales Representative & Product developer

As a Sales Representative and Product Developer, you maximize sales and profit with the existing product portfolio. You support the decision-making process and the successful introduction of new varieties. You will be responsible for:

- Responsible for the budget, forecast, and pricing within the assigned group of customers and area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of business relationships with customers.
- Responsible for the development of customer plans to ensure proper implementation and execution of the tactical plans.
- You provide reliable technical advice to customers to have our varieties successfully grown.
- You identify new promising experimental varieties from local screening and global Breeding.
- Support the introduction of new Enza Zaden varieties with technical support and clear positioning towards customers.
- Collect market and customer data and supply to the intelligence team.
- Focus on personal sales targets, new business development, maintaining customer relationships and troubleshooting specific customer problems.
- You will participate in cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Other duties as required.

What you bring as a future colleague:

As a Sales Representative & Product Developer, you have a good understanding of how the industry works. You remain up to date about the developments and trends in the market. You are someone who takes initiative, recognizes opportunities, and has an organized method of working. The strong communication and leadership skills you bring help you to build solid relationships between all colleagues. You are a natural communicator and connector who can work independently but is also able to work in cross-functional teams.

- Minimum of bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent sales skills (gains trust, establishes a business objective, identifies customer needs, explores solutions, develops action plans, and overcomes objections through negotiation).
- Professional, assertive, with clear communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong skills in planning and organization, influencing/persuading and you have strong management skills.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution are valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day something we are very proud of Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What can you expect from us?

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

- Flexible work arrangements;
- Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;
- 25 paid vacation days

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

- Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);
- Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;
- Employer sponsored retirement benefits.

Join us for a career that grows with you Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button.

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:

Rosabel Barroso ( HR Business Partner),

Good to know

- This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;
- Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.