Business Development Manager Vegetables

Overview Drawing on more than 150 years of expertise across the agro‑supply chain, our collective knowledge and close collaboration with partner farmers, customers and suppliers makes us the go‑to

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ingredient supplier for leading food and beverage manufacturers across the globe. Due to the expansion of our sales team we are searching for a Business Development Manager Vegetables at our location in Breda.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic plan for growth within the targeted markets and customer segments

Conduct research on market trends, consumer preferences and competitor activity within the food sector

Identify emerging market trends and opportunities

Identify, pursue, and establish relationship with new clients including foodservice providers, and distributors

Achieve sales targets by identifying, qualifying and closing new business opportunities

Work with cross‑functional teams to introduce new products to the market

Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions to meet and exceed revenue goals

Stay updated on the latest trends in vegetable varieties, farming techniques, sustainability practices, and industry standards

Provide insights and support to the Manager Market Intelligence to develop promotional strategies

Educate clients on the nutritional benefits, sustainability, and unique selling points of the company’s vegetable products

Drive the needed activities to push/pull our concepts to the relevant market‑pockets

Organize and use network events to understand / pull relevant information

Customer visits, exhibitions and conferences

Qualifications

MS / BSc degree in relevant direction

Outstanding knowledge of the food market

Commercial and customer oriented

Proven track record in setting up new business and demonstrated success

Entrepreneurial skills

Good project management skills

Result and action driven

Strong communication skills

Good analytical skills and anticipating abilities (market, products)

Excellent spoken and written Dutch & English

Ability to work independently

Willing to travel (up to 25%)

Benefits A challenging international working environment where you can broaden your horizon, gain enormous experience in the industrial processed food sector and utilise your commercial drive until the full extend. A welcoming commercial team where you will be well trained and guided in your onboarding. You will receive trainings and visit some of our production sites to gain an extensive product knowledge. We offer a place where successes and challenges are shared, where we flourish together. SVZ is a producer of healthy ingredients, produced in a sustainable way that taste great all over the world. We offer a good compensation package with an end‑years gratification, company car, bonus scheme and extra free holidays (+5 ADV days).

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