Global Sales Manager – Horticulture & Sustainable Projects

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects; Den Hoorn; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Profit‑sharing scheme

Generous pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave and 7 ADV days

Daily fresh fruit

Corporate Benefits discounts

Job summary

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects is seeking a Sales Manager to lead international client development and oversee the full sales cycle from initial meetings to contract signing. You will collaborate with technical teams to craft integrated, high‑tech horticultural solutions and drive long‑term client relationships across Asia and beyond.

You will build trust, identify new opportunities, and manage complex commercial deals, while traveling internationally and representing the company at key

Qualifications

• HBO level of working and thinking, preferably with commerce, engineering or business administration.
• Experience in B2B project sales, business development or complex technical sales.
• Commercial acumen and ability to turn opportunities into projects.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Experience in international markets or greenhouse horticulture is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop and further expand existing client relationships.
• Identify and develop new clients, projects and commercial opportunities in your region.
• Analyse client enquiries, investment plans and business cases, and translate these into concrete commercial opportunities.
• Develop suitable project concepts and solutions with our technical teams.
• Develop commercial proposals and strategies and present them to clients.
• Oversee the entire sales process from initial contact to contract signing.
• Monitor market, client and competitive developments and translate these into new business.
• Represent Van der Hoeven to clients and partners at events and market activities.
• Ensure a professional handover to the project team and maintain the client relationship thereafter.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Willingness to travel

International market experience

Education

HBO level education

Job description

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects is seeking a Sales Manager to lead international client development and oversee the full sales cycle from initial meetings to contract signing. You will collaborate with technical teams to craft integrated, high‑tech horticultural solutions and drive long‑term client relationships across Asia and beyond.

You will build trust, identify new opportunities, and manage complex commercial deals, while traveling internationally and representing the company at key