WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Our sales team is responsible for serving and expanding our rapidly growing customer base within 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 Germany and Austria  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 retail Germany at Jan Zandbergen Group you'll have one of the most diverse sales jobs out there. You work form 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 German speaking 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  retail sector in Germany and Austria.
• 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.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

• Working in a fast-growing, internationally operating organization where no day is the same. Where guts, perseverance and authenticity are valued. Do you show these properties? Then your options within Jan Zandbergen Group are endless.

• A challenging position with great responsibilities.
• A friendly, informal team of colleagues who will do everything to make you feel welcome.
• Good primary and secondary conditions such as a bonus, pension, free daily lunch, Friday afternoon drinks, Employee Purchases (you can buy high quality meat (or meat substitutes) at disount prices), 2 business activities and an extra department activity per year
• If necessary, Jan Zandbergen Group will assist you with your relocation to the Netherlands.

ABOUT YOU

• You speak Native German;

• You have a bachelor degree, preferably in a commercial direction;
• You have a demonstrable track record in sales, a network in German retail is considered a big plus;
• Affinity with the meat processing industry is considered a plus;
• Because you will be working in an international team, you have an excellent command of the English language, both verbally and written;
• You feel comfortable in an ever changing, hectic environment;
• Finally, you are available for 40 hours a week and you are willing to relocate to The Netherlands.

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.