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On-site in Barneveld·Added over a year ago (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Barneveld
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 5+ years



Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- HBO (Higher Professional Education) working and thinking level
- At least 5 years of experience in a commercial field sales position
- Experience within poultry farming, stable construction, agrotech, or a similar agricultural sector
- Demonstrable experience with new business, relationship management, and international sales
Languages
- Good command of the Dutch and English languages and a willingness to travel internationally
You follow developments within the poultry sector closely and know how to translate these into commercial opportunities. Additionally, you have experience in building and maintaining relationships with dealers, distributors, and end customers and enjoy taking responsibility for the growth of your region. Do you master German, French, or another modern foreign language? Then that is a plus. Experience with systems such as Salesforce, CPQ, or Navision is seen as a valuable addition.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A suitable salary, depending on your knowledge and experience
- 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days
- A lease car, laptop, and phone
- Annual profit sharing
- A good pension scheme in accordance with the Metalektro collective labor agreement (cao)
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- An international position with a lot of independence and customer contact
- Collective benefits, such as discounts on insurance and other products
- Participation in sports activities, staff events, and the annual VDL party
A look behind the scenes at
The role
What will you do?
As Area Sales Manager, you are responsible for the growth of your region. You build strong relationships with dealers, distributors, and end customers and know how to convert commercial opportunities into concrete results.
What you'll do
Barneveld is your home base. Here, you work closely with colleagues from engineering, project management, and sales support. At the same time, you are regularly on the road to customers, partners, and international trade fairs to exploit market opportunities and develop new business. Your responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing a commercial plan for your region
- Maintaining and expanding relationships with dealers, distributors, and end customers
- Creating new business and identifying new market opportunities
- Advising customers about our systems and solutions
- Preparing, elaborating, and following up on quotations
- Negotiating prices, terms, and commercial agreements
- Representing VDL Jansen at international trade fairs, events, and customer visits
- Guiding projects from a commercial perspective and maintaining customer contact throughout the entire process
We will align the work area with your experience, network, and market knowledge.
What do you bring?
You are an entrepreneurial sales professional who sees opportunities and knows how to build relationships into long-term collaborations. You feel at home in an international environment and understand the dynamics of the poultry sector. To be successful in this role, you recognize yourself in the following:
What do we offer?
At VDL Jansen, you get the freedom and responsibility to further expand your region. You work in an international environment, but at the same time, you are part of a dedicated team in Barneveld. Lines are short, decisions are made quickly, and good ideas are given space.
You will join a stable family business where entrepreneurship is valued and where you get the opportunity to make a real impact on the growth of our organization. Additionally, you can count on:
How we recruit
At VDL Groep, we believe in personal contact with our candidates. Therefore, we handle the recruitment and selection for this vacancy ourselves and only make use of selected recruitment partners with whom agreements have been made. Do we receive an unsolicited CV via this vacancy anyway? Then we will treat this as a direct application from the candidate. This does not create any mediation or placement agreement. Thank you for your understanding and interest in VDL Groep.
About VDL Groep
- Industry
- Manufacturing
In their own words
Additional information
https://www.youtube.com/embed/W2C_8_NsTkk?si=NMhJdWJdqDfEAaQ1
Ready to challenge yourself?
Do you want to make an impact in an international market and contribute to smart technical solutions for the poultry sector? Let's meet! Applying is easy via the link on this page. Any questions first? Feel free to contact our recruiter.
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