Junior Sales Manager Southern Europe region (fulltime)

Your role

As Junior Sales Manager Southern Europe, you will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, Sales Coordinator, and the other Area Managers, you will set sales targets and develop strategic sales plans. Using your networking skills, you will build and maintain strong relationships with both potential and existing customers.

While on the road visiting (potential) customers, you will receive support from our Sales Support and Agronomy departments based in the Netherlands. Your knowledge and well-founded advice will build trust and drive sales.

Key responsibilities

• Approach and visit (potential) customers.
• Build and maintain strong, sustainable customer relationships.
• Provide first-line support, handling questions, feedback, and complaints.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with customers.
• Attend conferences and exhibitions to expand your network.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning of SGL products.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and take proactive measures to enhance it.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities.
• Travel extensively (mainly by car) throughout the Southern Europe region:
• Multi-day trips.
• Occasionally visit the Dutch HQ.
• Collaborate closely with office staff in the Netherlands.
  

Your profile

You are passionate, goal-oriented, and a team player. Your positive attitude and approachable personality make it easy to connect with others. You always strive for quality, especially in service, and are willing to go the extra mile for your customers.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sales role.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus. We value experience and practical skills just as much.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Personal Attributes

• Knowledge of grass growth.
• Experience in the “green” industry or a background related to sports turf or agronomy is welcomed.
• Established network within the sports turf industry.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (both written and spoken).
• Passion for sports (e.g., football, golf)
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel (80% of the time) and work outside regular office hours.
• In possession of a valid driver’s license.
  
  

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic, international work environment. We develop innovative products used worldwide. In this role, you will have a high level of responsibility, opportunities for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (contact us for details)
• Commission percentage on sales
• Pension plan (60% employer contribution)
• 25 vacation days
• Company car
• Company laptop & phone
• Home office allowance
  
  

We value personal development and offer the opportunity to follow job-related training courses to enhance your skills and help elevate our software team.

How to apply

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Would you like more information? Contact Frank van Beusekom at +31 79 593 38 01.

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