Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in agribusiness, international business, or a technical field., Several years of experience in B2B international sales., Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, with French or German as a plus., Proactive, flexible, and independent mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute a regional business plan to grow market share.

Manage key accounts and build new relationships with clients.

Identify sales opportunities, close deals, and coordinate with engineering on project feasibility.

Report sales results and market insights while representing VDL at international trade shows.

Job description

VDL Agrotech, part of the renowned VDL Groep, designs and supplies advanced systems for the intensive livestock industry. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, VDL Agrotech operates worldwide—serving clients in more than 95 countries.

Highlights

VDL Agrotech is expanding its commercial team and is open for a driven and entrepreneurial Area Sales Manager with a passion for international business. Someone who thrives on building relationships, closing big deals, and helping shape custom technical solutions for clients in the livestock industry.

What are you going to do?

As Area Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing VDL’s market share in your region. You’ll travel internationally on a regular basis to visit customers and projects. Together with local agents, clients, and the internal engineering team, you’ll translate customer needs into effective, tailored solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and executing a regional business plan
Managing key accounts and building new relationships
Identifying sales opportunities and closing deals
Coordinating with engineering on project feasibility and solutions
Contributing to quotations, pricing, and contract terms
Representing VDL at international trade shows and industry events
Reporting sales results and market insights

The offer

A challenging and dynamic role in a global organization
International travel and cultural exposure
A high level of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom
Room to grow within a family-owned industrial group
Competitive salary based on experience
25 vacation days + 13 additional leave days (based on a full-time contract)
8% holiday allowance
Solid pension scheme
Annual company events, sports activities, and more

Profile

You are an energetic and self-starting sales professional with a technical edge. You understand the agribusiness world and know how to speak the language of the customer.

You bring:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in agribusiness, international business, or a technical field
Several years of experience in B2B international sales
Affinity with livestock systems (poultry or swine is a plus)
Strong communication skills in English and Dutch (French or German is a plus)
A proactive, flexible, and independent mindset
Excellent problem-solving abilities

Location

Europe or Africa

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