ABOUT JAN ZANDBERGEN GROUP

At Jan Zandbergen, we keep a close eye on an ever-changing market. Catering to these trends feeds our passion for innovation. In fact, our efforts to consistently respond to changing client requirements is what makes our work so interesting and challenging – particularly when we are already working today on tomorrow’s demands. This way, we have managed to become more relevant than ever in a market that never stops changing.

By innovating sustainably we develop added value and custom solutions for clients throughout the market for meat- and plant-based products. In doing so, we can rely on solid expertise, years of experience, the right resources, the required capacity and a strong, high-quality network. These assets allow us to quickly respond to new developments and operate at the forefront of our sector as far as new insights and solutions are concerned: we aim to be innovative and relevant – be it today or tomorrow.

We serve a broad range of clients working in retail, food services and industry. Whether it’s the import of raw materials or the development and production of complete food concepts: Jan Zandbergen provides the solution. Our number one priority is delivering innovative, tailor-made solutions that address your every need. This has allowed the Jan Zandbergen Group to develop into the ‘partner of choice’ for numerous parties in the meat- and meat alternatives markets.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

 Our sales team is responsible for serving and expanding our rapidly growing customer base within the Foodservice, Industry and Retail. You will become part of a successful, International, dynamic team where hard work is rewarded, but there is also room for fun and entrepreneurship.

You manage your client portfolio within the Italian market with passion and commitment. With your problem solving personality you know how to convince your clients of the many possibilities that Jan Zandbergen has to offer. Due to your previous experience, you know how to translate customer needs into a strategic business plan.

As a Sales Executive South Europe at Jan Zandbergen Group you'll have one of the most diverse sales jobs out there. You work from our modern Veenendaal (The Netherlands) office and because of our fast-paced "trading" mentality we can assure you that every day will be different than the one before.  There is always an opportunity for growth within Jan Zandbergen Group, on both business- and personal level. For example, apart from the usual sales training opportunities we also offer Dutch courses to all of our staff.

Your main duties and responsibilities:

• Together with your teammates, you will conquer the South European market with Jan Zandbergen's revolutionairy meat and meat replacement concepts.

• You are fully responsible for approaching and maintaining your own customer portfolio within the Foodservice, Industry of retail sector.

• You are familiar with data-driven sales; you are able to properly interpret, process and use data to draw up a sales plan.

• You switch quickly and easily with other departments (such as logistics, marketing and product management) to ensure that the listing runs smoothly.

• You can work well with targets and keep management proactively informed of your progress.

• You are actively involved in improvement initiatives within the sales team.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a Bachelor degree, preferably in a commercial direction;

• You'll have an excellent command of the language skills in at least two or more areas: Italian, French or Spanish. And because you will be working in an International team, you also have an good command of the English language, both verbally and written;

• You have a demonstrable trackrecord in sales and a network in South Europe, preferably in FMCG;

• You feel comfortable in an ever changing, hectic environment;

• Finally, you are available for 40 hours a week at our office (not remote) and you live within a radius of 40 km from Veenendaal or you are willing to relocate to a city nearby.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.500 and € 5.000 depending on your education, experience and qualities

• A company laptop and telephone

• 24 days of vacation per year based on a full-time working week and the option to purchase four additional vacation days.

• 2% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday pay.

• Travel allowance 0.23 cents/km

• An annual contract with the prospect of permanent employment with a financially healthy employer.

• Free use of the gym in our own Food Innovation Center.

• Free lunch every day with fruit, salads, soups, fresh bread from the oven and various toppings.

• You will work in a real family business in a close-knit team. The lines are short and the atmosphere is informal.

• Every Friday afternoon there is a nice drink and we also have great department and company outings, twice a year even for the whole family! We also regularly have other fun activities such as "whole Zandbergen bakes", bingo, a pub quiz or indoor football.

• The opportunity to buy nice meat and meat substitutes 6 times a year at a competitive rate.

• It is not without reason that our slogan is "Innovation That Matters". So expect many initiatives that we will "just do", Jan Zandbergen Group never stands still, and neither will your career. We offer internal and external training and education.