Sales Specialist, Asian Cloud

ALSO Group; Nijmegen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Solid pension scheme

8% holiday allowance

25 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

25 vacation days

Job summary

A leading technology provider is looking for a Sales Specialist Cloud to establish and expand a new Asian Cloud business unit in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will identify potential customers, create new business opportunities, and represent the company at industry events. A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in cloud computing or IT services are required. Knowledge of Dutch and English is essential, with a third Asian language being an advantage. The position includes a competitive salary, company car, and flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in business development within cloud computing or IT services.
• Experience working with organizations focused on the Asian market is a strong plus.
• Strong solution-oriented mindset and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build the new Asian Cloud business unit and develop a business plan.
• Identify and engage potential customers and partners focusing on the Asian market.
• Create opportunities and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the vendor for technical support to focus on commercial growth.
• Represent ALSO and Asian Cloud at industry events to increase visibility and generate leads.
• Report directly to the Consumer Business Lead.

Skills

Cloud technologies knowledge

Strong communication skills in Dutch and English

Analytical skills with Excel and Power BI

Experience in business development

Excel

Power BI

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ALSOis one of the largest technology providers in Europe. Weoperatein 30 countries and collaborate with more than 135,000 resellers worldwide. With a revenue of €11.1 billion in 2023 and over 4,000 employees, we offer a powerful ecosystem giving our partners access to hardware, software, and IT services.

Our activities span three business models: Supply:a broad portfolio ofhardware; Solutions:supporting customers with tailored IT solutions andreadytouseIoTapplications; Service:focusing onsubscriptionbasedcloud solutions and platforms for cybersecurity, IoT, virtualization, and AI.

Our mission?To build smart IT solutions that truly make a difference.
In the Netherlands,you’llfind us in Nijmegen,Wijchen, andNieuwegein– with hybrid working flexibility. Want to learn more? Visitwww.also.com.

Asian Cloud

In2026, ALSO will launch a new business unit: Asian Cloud. This platform focuses on organizationsoperatingin or with Asia andprovidesa wide range of innovative cloud solutions, including infrastructure, data analytics, artificial intelligence, security, and IoT.

Alibaba Cloud will be the first vendor added to Asian Cloud, giving Dutch companies direct access to one of Asia’s largest and most advanced cloud ecosystems. By combining Alibaba Cloud’s technological strength with ALSO’s localexpertise, we offer a unique proposition for the Dutch market.

Whatistherole?

AsSales Specialist Cloud, Asian Cloud, you willbe responsible forestablishingand expanding this new business unit in the Netherlands and achieving commercial success. Your focus is on creating new business opportunities and building strategic partnerships for Asian Cloud solutions.Youopen doors, generate interest, and receive technical support directly from the vendor. You own the commercial success and build a strong network.

Yourresponsibilities:

Build the new Asian Cloud business unit and develop a business plan to successfully position it in the Dutch market.

Independentlyidentifyand engage potential customers and partners, focusing on organizations active in or with Asia.

Create new business opportunities by expanding your network,maintainingrelationships with key decision-makers, and clearly communicating the value of Asian Cloud solutions.

Work closely with internal teams and the vendor for technical support, allowing you to fully focus on commercial growth.

Represent ALSO and Asian Cloud at industry events, conferences, and webinars to increase visibility and generate leads.

Report directly to theConsumptionalBusiness Lead.

Yourprofile:

Bachelor’sdegreelevel of thinkingandatleast2yearsofexperiencein business developmentwithincloudcomputing orIT services.

Experience working with organizations focused on the Asian market is a strong plus.

Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Asian Cloud, AWS, and Azure.

Strong communicationskills in Dutch and English; speaking a third Asian language (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, Min) is an advantage.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently with Excel and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

Solution-oriented, positively critical, and a true team player.

Whatwe offer:

A challenging and independent full-time role within an innovative and collaborative team.

Competitive salary, company car, laptop, phone, solid pension scheme, 8% holiday allowance, and 25 vacation days (with the option topurchaseadditionaldays).

One-year contract with the intention to transition to a permanent position.

A pleasant, informal work environment in a dynamic international organization.