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- companies Sales Manager Arvesta Sales & Business Development 2635 Den Hoorn, Netherlands Posted on Nov 4, 2026 About the job Would you like to develop complex international horticultural projects from the initial client meeting right through to contract signing?
As a Sales Manager at Van der Hoeven, you will build long-term client relationships and tap into new markets, whilst collaborating with our technical specialists on sustainable, high-tech horticultural projects around the world. As a Sales Manager, you will have commercial responsibility for your market area Asia and will guide clients from the initial commercial exploration right through to contract signing and handover to the project team. Our sales processes are technically complex and often lengthy.
You are therefore not selling a standard product. You delve into the client's ambitions, business case and challenges, and then work with our colleagues to develop an integrated solution that makes sense both technically and commercially. You are the commercial face of Van der Hoeven to the client. You build trust, create new opportunities and ensure momentum and direction are maintained throughout the entire process.
Your profile
- HBO level of working and thinking, preferably with a background in commerce, engineering or business administration.
- Experience in B2B project sales, business development or complex technical sales.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to effectively turn opportunities into projects.
- Technical curiosity and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other technical specialists. An entrepreneurial, independent and results-oriented approach to work.
- The ability to build trust and drive progress throughout long-term commercial processes.
- Good negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
- Experienc...