Dutch speaking Sales Representative

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited; España; Hybrid; PHP 2,487,562 - 3,198,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Work phone

Job summary

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited is seeking an English and Dutch speaking Sales Representative to help expand a well-respected Japanese food company in Europe, especially in Benelux. This role involves building client relationships and discovering new markets, primarily with Asian/Japanese restaurants and catering companies.

The ideal candidate will possess a commercial background in food service, strong communication skills, and be fluent in both Dutch and English. Responsibilities include sales promotion and market analysis, contributing to the growth of the client base.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the food service sector.
• Self-driven individual who doesn’t require micromanagement.
• Driving Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and develop existing portfolios.
• Discover new markets by spotting future clients.
• Promote sales through promotional activities.

Skills

Commercial experience in the food service sector

Sales processes and systems knowledge

Confident communication

Interpersonal skills

Business level English

Business level Dutch

Knowledge of Asian languages

Job description

Our client, a highly respected and much-loved Japanese food company is looking to expand further into Europe. They are looking for an English and Dutch speaking Sales Representative in the Netherlands to help their expansion. You will hold a key role in creating and maintaining a portfolio of clients and your ideas on how to find customers will form an important part of your work.

The ideal candidate would have a fondness for Japanese food and have sales experience within the food sector – you must speak Dutch and English too!

Overview

As a Sales Representative, your goal is to increase product sales by nurturing existing relationships and discovering new markets. Your main clients will be Asian/Japanese restaurants and catering companies in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

You will work under the supervision of the Area General Manager for North and East Europe and liaise with the Sales team in North and East Europe. Our client’s consumer division business provides European customers with French and Japanese products. This happens via business to business channels alongside business to consumer channels.

You will be expected to travel frequently within Benelux for the role.

• €35-45k (dependent on experience)
• Working from home at present, but you will be expected to attend meetings in the south of the Netherlands
• Company car, laptop and work phone will be provided

Requirements

Not everyone can be a Sales Representative. To be seriously considered, please be aware that we are looking for people with:

• Commercial experience and a proven track record in the food service sector
• Knowledge and experience with sales processes and systems
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• English and Dutch language at business level (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of Asian languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese would be highly advantageous
• Self driven individual who doesn’t need to be micromanaged
• Driving Licence (company car will be provided)

Responsibilities:

• BUILDING relationships with clients and developing existing portfolios
• DISCOVERING new markets by spotting future clients, analysing the market and introducing our product to new clients
• PROMOTING sales through organising and taking part in promotional activities including fairs, tasting sessions and fun events
• EXAMINING our competitors and analysing Japanese food trends in the country
• ANALYSING the clients’ follow up reports and informing the relevant department of the feedback

If you think you have the experience and think the role will suit you, please email us and send in your CV.