Sales manager exhibitions (Agrifood)

Jaarbeurs B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Smartphone

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Collective bonus scheme (up to 5%)

Commission scheme (1 monthly salary at

Job summary

Jaarbeurs B.V. in Utrecht invites you to join our international team as Sales Manager Exhibitions (Agrifood). You will attract new clients and grow relationships in the livestock and protein sector, leveraging smart creative solutions in physical, digital, or hybrid formats.

You will stay on top of global agrifood trends, connect clients with their target audience, and convert opportunities into results while collaborating with colleagues in the office and in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a commercial environment and experience with lead generation and consultative selling.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• You live in the Netherlands and are able to come to the Utrecht office 3-4 days a week.
• Experience in exhibition sales or knowledge of international agribusiness / nutrition is a plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Attract new clients and grow strong relationships with existing ones in the livestock and protein sector.
• Stay on top of market trends in the international livestock and protein sector and connect clients with their target audience via smart creative solutions (physical, digital, or a mix).
• Spot high-value commercial opportunities and turn ideas into results, working with clients and partners in the office and in the field.

Skills

Lead generation

Consultative selling

English communication

Education

Medior to high professional education

Job description

Come work in our international team as a Sales manager exhibitions (Agrifood) and be part of the growth of the VIV trade shows worldwide!

• 32 - 40 hours per week
• Experience level: Mid

What you will do

You will work from our Utrecht office, in a fast-paced, international environment. Your main goal is to attract new clients and grow strong relationships with existing ones in the livestock and protein sector.

You stay on top of the market trends in the international livestock and protein sector and help our clients connect with their target audience through smart creative solutions (whether physical, digital, or a mix of both). You will work closely with clients and partners, both in the office and out in the field.

You are able to spot high value commercial opportunities, enjoy building long-term relationships, and know how to turn ideas into results. You will work closely with clients and partners, both in the office and out in the field.

About VIV

VIV is the flagship brand of VNU Europe Exhibitions (the international branch of Royal Jaarbeurs) and caters to the international agrifood sector. The brand is an absolute leader internationally in the field of livestock farming and protein production across species.

Our international trade shows include VIV Europe, VIV Asia, VIV MEA, VIV Africa, and the national editions like VIV Select China, VIV Select Türkiye and the recently launched VIV Select India.

The VNU team in Utrecht consists of 15 colleagues, and is an international, multicultural, and dynamic team. You will also work closely with the team at the VNU office in Bangkok.

What you bring

• A medior to high professional education level of thinking and working
• At least 2 years of experience in a commercial environment and experience with lead generation and consultative selling
• A natural talent for customer focus, taking initiative, persuasiveness, result-driven thinking and with a strong commercial drive
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• You live in the Netherlands and are able to come to the Utrecht office 3-4 days a week
• Experience in exhibition sales or knowledge of international agribusiness / nutrition is a plus, but not a requirement

What we offer

At Jaarbeurs you will have the space to do your work with joy and fulfillment and to continue growing as a professional. Our culture is open and informal and collaboration and innovation are key. It is our ambition to become Europe’s most sustainable event organisor by 2030. So we invite you to join us in making real impact.

• A monthly salary between €3,566 and €4,076 based on a 40-hour work week, depending on your experience
• 8% holiday allowance, a pension scheme, and participation in a collective company bonus scheme (up to 5%)
• Participation in the commission scheme (1 monthly salary at OTE and up to 2.5 monthly salaries)
• A laptop and smartphone (up to €850 budget)

Working at Jaarbeurs

The VNU team in Utrecht is an international, multicultural, and dynamic team. At Jaarbeurs, collaboration and innovation are key, and you will have the space to continue growing as a professional.

Please note that for this position it is required that you already work and live in the Netherlands. We will not provide a sponsorship.

An assessment (TMA) and reference check are part of the selection process for this position.