International Sales manager

Planture Group B.V.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple laptop and phone

Performance-based bonus

Freedom to shape the role

Job summary

Planture Group B.V. is seeking a Sales Manager to represent the company in the international market from its Amsterdam HQ. You will close deals, build a client portfolio, and coordinate logistics across the EU. Fluency in English and one of Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch or German is required.

You will travel to meet clients, attend industry fairs, and help shape supply chains while contributing to growth in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with a strong focus on sustainable ingredients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed.
• Live in or around Amsterdam.
• Fluent in English and at least one of Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch or German.
• Commercially driven and proactive.
• Experience in trade, commercial activities, or distribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Close deals in the dynamics of physical ingredients.
• Coordinate transportation with Logistics Managers.
• Build and manage your own client portfolio with P&L responsibility.
• Attend fairs in your target industry.
• Visit clients abroad to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities.
• Manage current supply chains of vendors and clients.
• Benchmark and analyse the market for sweeteners, starches and proteins.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Commercial mindset

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

At Planture you will learn about the world of International Trade and travel the world!Be part of an ambitious and growing team, contributing to a more sustainable world by working with ingredients for the food of the future.

About Planture

We are a distributer of plant-based ingredients with a focus on sweeteners, starches and protein. With our latest venture in the U.S. and a team dedicated to our mission every day, no day at Planture is the same! Join us and become part of this dynamic work environment with a lot of growth potential with maybe opening up your own foreign Planture office one day!

At Planture, we believe in:

• Extreme Ownership:We take responsibility for any of our successes and failures.
• Perseverance:Even when challenges arise, we stay strong and push forward.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: We identify and create our own opportunities and adventures.
• Team Player:We foster a culture of knowledge sharing, help and support our colleagues.
• Drive: Our intrinsic motivation is what fuels and energizes us.

About the Role

As a Sales Manager, you will be the face of Planture in the international market. Based at our Amsterdam HQ, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct business worldwide. We are looking for a candidate who can speak fluent English and native in Italian, French, Spanish or German. You’ll shape your own responsibilities, with plenty of room to grow and make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Close deals in the dynamic world of physical ingredients.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners in the European Union.
• Coordinate transportation in cooperation with the Logistics Managers.
• Build and manage your own client portfolio, including profit and loss management.
• Attend fairs in your target industry.
• Visit (potential) clients abroad to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities.
• Manage the current supply chains of vendors and clients.
• Learn how to establish a supply chain from the ground up.
• Benchmark and analyze the market for sweeteners, starches, and proteins.

Requirements

• Social, open, and adventurous.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed.
• You live in or around Amsterdam.
• Prior experience in trade, commercial activities, or distribution is a plus.
• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Fluent in native (UK) English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch or German.
• Hands-on and proactive.
• Enjoys dynamic/scale-up work environments.
• Detail-oriented and not afraid to voice your opinion.
• Commercially driven.

What We Offer

Performance-based bonus.

Salary: 40K-50K gross per year.

• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment.
• Dynamic and informal culture.
• Apple laptop and phone.
• Freedom to shape the role yourself.
• Friday afternoon drinks, team sports activities, and more social events