The offer
Working at Marel means being part of a multinational company with numerous opportunities to develop yourself, take responsibility, and show initiative. Marel offers:- Working for the global market leader in food processing systems
- Being part of a professional, talented, successful (and well-trained) team
- Collaborating in a highly innovative and high-tech environment
- Plenty of room for initiative, responsibility, and personal development
- A company characterized by an informal work atmosphere, hands-on mentality, short communication lines, and ownership
- A fantastic, unique workplace (in Boxmeer) that also offers space for inspiration and relaxation
- A competitive salary, a good bonus scheme, 42 vacation days, and excellent secondary benefits
- A custom-made onboarding program tailored to ensure your success, whether you are inexperienced or just entering the job market
- The internal job title for this position at Marel is Industry Sales Manager (ISM)
Location
Boxmeer, the Netherlands
Our client
Marel is an international, leading supplier of advanced processing systems and services for the (red) meat, poultry, and fish industries. Together with their customers, they are transforming the way food is produced. Marel’s vision is a world where high-quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Their state-of-the-art machines and systems help food producers across different markets and sizes to operate successfully. Globally, Marel employs over 8,000 people across various brands, with operations in approximately 30 countries and a network of more than 100 agents and distributors. Marel is characterized by its values: Unity, Innovation, and Excellence.Marel Poultry
You will work for Marel Poultry, which specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing machinery for the poultry processing industry. They are the undisputed global market leader and trendsetter in this field. In addition to their offices in Boxmeer (Netherlands), Dongen (Netherlands), Gardabaer (Iceland), Aarhus (Denmark), and Gainesville (USA, Georgia), they have local offices or production facilities in many other countries.
Job description
You will be responsible for selling innovative and complex projects, specifically for setting up (fully) integrated poultry processing solutions for customers (poultry processors). These large-scale projects involve high-value investments, long lead times, and complex sales processes.Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the entire sales process, from market research and analysis, creating a sales plan for your region, conducting acquisition and sales meetings, negotiating, and ultimately closing deals
- Further developing, managing, and guiding a strong international network of agents, as well as supporting and training local account managers
- Collaborating closely with the Regional Sales Director for your (to-be-determined) region
- Driving your sales strategy to achieve commercial objectives
- Identifying and addressing customer needs, translating them into successful opportunities
- Working closely with sales engineers and technical teams to secure internal support for delivering the best (customer-specific) total solutions
- Contributing to the organization's growth strategy and development, further strengthening Marel Poultry's leading position
- Participating in (inter)national trade fairs and hosting customers in Boxmeer
Background
- A bachelor’s degree (HBO) or higher, preferably in a technical field
- Up to 7 years of experience in a similar role in a comparable environment is an advantage
- Technical proficiency and knowledge (e.g., mechanical engineering)
- Internationally oriented and willing to travel (50% internationally – region to be determined)
- Analytical, sharp, and driven to get to the heart of the matter
- Strong communication skills at various levels, problem-solving abilities, and excellent listening skills
- Energetic, pragmatic, results-oriented, entrepreneurial, and independent
- A strong desire, ambition, and commitment to further develop yourself
- Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
Join the global market leader in food processing systems!
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