Drawing on more than 150 years of expertise across the agro-supply chain, our collective knowledge and close collaboration with our partner farmers, customers and suppliers makes us the go-to fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier for leading food and beverage manufacturers across the globe.
Due to the expansion of our sales team we are searching for a Business Development Manager Vegetables at our location in Breda (NL) or Rijkevorsel (BE).
International Business Development Manager Vegetables
As a Business Development Manager, you are part of the commercial team and you will report to the Commercial Director.
You work closely together with our Agro & Purchase and Product Development departments to find the right products which
answer the customer’s needs. You are responsible for identifying growth opportunities, building relationships with key clients
and driving sales within the food market. This role focuses on expanding market share in the EMEA region.
* Develop and implement a strategic plan for growth within the targeted markets and customer segments
* Conduct research on market trends, consumer preferences and competitor activity within the food sector
* Identify emerging market trends and opportunities
* Identify, pursue, and establish relationships with new clients, including foodservice providers and distributors
* Achieve sales targets by identifying, qualifying and closing new business opportunities
* Work with cross-functional teams to introduce new products to the market
* Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions to meet and exceed revenue goals
* Stay updated on the latest trends in vegetable varieties, farming techniques, sustainability practices, and industry
standards
* Provide insights and support the Manager Market Intelligence to develop promotional strategies
* Educate clients on the nutritional benefits, sustainability, and unique selling points of the company’s vegetable products
* Drive the needed activities to push/pull our concepts to the relevant market pockets
* Organise and use network events to understand/pull relevant information
* Customer visits, exhibitions and conferences
Requirements
* Master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant study
* Outstanding knowledge of the B2B food market
* Commercial and customer-oriented
* Proven track record in setting up new business and demonstrated success
* Entrepreneurial skills
* Good project management skills
* Result and action-driven
* Strong communication skills
* Good analytical skills and anticipating abilities (market, products)
* Excellent spoken and written Dutch & English;
* Ability to work independently
* Willing to travel (up to 25%)
Benefits
A challenging international working environment where you can broaden your horizon, gain enormous experience in the industrial processed food sector and utilise your commercial drive to the full extent. A welcoming commercial team where you will be well-trained and guided in your onboarding. You will receive trainings and visit some of our production sites to gain an extensive product knowledge. We offer a place where successes and challenges are shared, where we flourish together.
SVZ is a producer of healthy ingredients, produced in a sustainable way that tastes great all over the world. We offer a good compensation package with an end-of-year gratification, company car, bonus scheme and extra free holidays (+5 ADV days)