Sales and Business Developer

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Start date: As soon as possible

Job tasks

The company is seeking an engaged and independent profile with knowledge of or network within retail and/or confectionery – preferably at chain level for a smaller wholesale company. You have an existing network in the retail sector and thrive on building, developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.

You have experience with proactive sales, naturally take responsibility for your own daily tasks, work in a structured way and follow your tasks to completion. At the same time you are reliable, keep your commitments and are able to build trust with both customers and partners. You are motivated by freedom with responsibility and are passionate about delivering results – both through sales and by contributing valuable market insights. You think innovatively, see opportunities and are not afraid to seize the balls in the air. As a person you are adaptable and proactive.

Responsibilities

You will become an important part of the company's growth and act as a central link between customers and the company. As part of a small team you help each other and overlap when needed – and therefore flexibility and teamwork are important. Two days are rarely the same, and you will have a versatile role with great influence.

Your primary tasks will be

• Development of new customers and sales channels
• Business and concept development (primarily private label & Pick & Mix)
• Gathering market insights and contributing to strategy
• Contribute input to assortment, campaigns and market development
• Ensuring that entered agreements are adhered to
• Ongoing follow-up on sales and customer satisfaction
• Preparation of sales and presentation materials
• Prospecting sales and maintenance/development of existing customer relationships

The company offers

• An autonomous role with great freedom under responsibility
• Opportunity to influence and contribute to the development of the business
• A varied everyday life with close contact to both customers and the office
• A position in a smaller, flexible organization with short decision-making paths
• Opportunity for personal and professional development in line with the company's growth
• Salary according to qualifications