Global Sales Consultant

We are looking for an independent, decisive, and communicative sales consultant who meets the following criteria:
• Flexible, resourceful, and with perseverance: You seize opportunities with enthusiasm and keep persevering, even when it becomes challenging.
• Willingness to travel regularly: You have no problem traveling worldwide for customer visits and expanding relationships.
• In possession of a Driver's License (Category B): So that you can easily travel for customer visits.

Requirements:
• HBO (Higher Professional Education) working and thinking level, preferably in a technical or commercial direction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the horticulture sector.
• Excellent command of the English language; knowledge of another European language (such as German, French, or Spanish) is a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills: You know how to communicate effectively and can negotiate at different levels.
• Technical insight and affinity with horticultural technology: You have knowledge of the sector and can well understand technical issues and translate them into practical solutions.

At Bosman Van Zaal, we are proud of our people, our company culture, and the unique solutions we realize together. Therefore, we are pleased to offer the following:

• A challenging job at an international organization, in which no two days are the same!
• A pleasant working environment in a modern office and factory environment.
• All the space for personal development and opportunities for growth.
• Working in a motivated team of professionals.
• Competitive salary and attractive secondary employment conditions.
• Company car, phone, and laptop for the performance of your duties.
• Dynamic working climate: You work together with experts in a fast-growing and innovative sector.
• Training opportunities: We support your personal and professional growth through training and keeping up with the latest developments in the sector.
• A healthy work-life balance to remain balanced both professionally and personally.

In short, a workplace where you can fully grow and contribute to the future of the horticulture sector in an inspiring and innovative environment.

Bosman Van Zaal is a leading specialist in the field of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The company delivers turnkey greenhouse projects, vertical farms, and hybrid solutions worldwide. Additionally, we are active in the fields of water & electrical engineering, heating & cooling, robotics, and cultivation systems. Furthermore, the company places a strong emphasis on improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability.

With more than 200 employees, a headquarters in Aalsmeer, own R&D and production capacity, Bosman van Zaal offers turnkey solutions and has global locations, including offices in the UK, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
The company is known for its integral approach to technical challenges, where various disciplines work together to develop the best and most sustainable solutions. Bosman van Zaal offers a dynamic working environment for people who are passionate about sustainability and technology. Working at Bosman van Zaal means contributing to the future of food production and making the living environment more sustainable by applying cutting-edge technologies for controlled cultivation conditions.

What makes CEA so interesting?
• Sustainable and Efficient: CEA offers the possibility to cultivate under ideal conditions, with minimal waste of water, energy, and resources, which contributes to more sustainable food production.
• Innovation in Horticulture: By using advanced technologies such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and LED lighting, crops can grow faster with a higher yield and less impact on the environment.
• Future-proof: Controlled environments ensure that we can respond to climate change and the growing world population, making them a crucial part of future food security.

At Bosman Van Zaal, we are looking for a driven technical sales consultant to strengthen our sales team of approximately 15 employees. In this role, you are responsible for independently acquiring new customers and effectively managing existing relationships. You map out market opportunities and identify important market trends, focusing on Bosman Van Zaal's CEA portfolio.
You actively maintain contact with customers and build relationships with potential clients. Additionally, you work closely with the calculators to prepare quotes and with our technical specialists to provide customer-oriented and innovative advice in the field of CEA.

In the role of technical sales employee at Bosman Van Zaal, you are also responsible for participating in trade fairs and events, both domestically and abroad, to increase the company's visibility and acquire new customers. You also manage the after-sales process to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure that customers always receive the right support.
Additionally, you work together with the sales team to achieve established sales targets, including assisting in the sale of large and complex projects. You also have the responsibility to sell projects independently. As an independent go-getter, you are able to recognize growth opportunities in the market and successfully capitalize on them, thereby contributing to the further growth of Bosman Van Zaal.

• Commercial and result-oriented: You know how to exploit commercial opportunities and achieve results.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial: You take initiative and are always looking for new possibilities.
• Customer-oriented and service-oriented: You put the customer central in everything you do and ensure excellent service.
• Analytical and strategic thinking ability: You can analyze market opportunities and make strategic choices.
• Independent and team-oriented: You can work well independently, but also collaborate effectively in a team.

As a sales consultant, you are therefore an entrepreneurial and result-oriented professional, who is well able to both think strategically and build and maintain customer relationships.