Sales Specialist, Asian Cloud

Also International; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 306,000 - 437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance 8%

25 vacation days

Job summary

ALSO is expanding its Asian Cloud initiative in the Netherlands. As a Sales Specialist Cloud, Asian Cloud, you will build the new business unit, develop a market entry plan, and identify customers and partners active in or with Asia.

You will articulate the value of cloud solutions and secure vendor support to accelerate growth. You will manage relationships with key decision-makers, network extensively, and represent ALSO at industry events, conferences, and webinars, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and strong analytical thinking.
• At least 2 years in business development within cloud computing or IT services.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Asian Cloud, AWS and Azure.
• Strong Dutch and English communication; third Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build the Asian Cloud business unit and a plan to position it in the Dutch market.
• Identify and engage potential customers and partners active in Asia.
• Create new business opportunities by expanding your network and communicating value of Asian Cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendor for technical support to drive commercial growth.
• Represent ALSO and Asian Cloud at events to generate leads and visibility.

Skills

Business development

Cloud computing knowledge

Communication in English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ALSO looks forward to working with you as a

This job advertisement is posted in the local language, as fluency in the local language is required.

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? Visit www.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.

What is the role ?

A s Sales Specialist Cloud, Asian Cloud, you will be responsible for establishing and 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. You open doors, generate interest, and receive technical support directly from the vendor. You own the commercial success and build a strong network.

Your responsibilities :

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

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

Create new business opportunities by expanding your network, maintaining relationships 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 the Consumptional Business Lead.

Y ou r profil e :

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.

What we 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.

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Job Function: Sales

Required Travel: less then 50%

About ALSO

ALSO is one of the leading technology providers for the ICT industry currently active in 30 countries in Europe and in a total of 144 countries worldwide. In 2024, net sales of the Swiss-based company, which employs about 4 200 people, amounted to 11 billion euros. The ALSO ecosystem offers around 135 000 resellers hardware, software and IT services from more than 800 vendors in over 1 570 product categories. In the spirit of the circular economy, the company provides all services from provision to refurbishment from a single source.

ALSO has three business models: The Supply division comprises the transactional range of hardware and software. The Solutions division supports customers in the development of customized IT solutions and ready-to-use IoT applications. Subscription-based cloud offerings for soft- and hardware as well as platforms for cybersecurity, IoT, virtualization and AI are the focus of the Service area.

It is one of our fundamental values to respect human rights and to ensure that they are respected. This includes, in particular, respecting the personal dignity and privacy of each individual. Ethical behaviour is also expected of all our employees in business dealings with our partners. We are committed to fair, unrestricted competition and do not allow our decisions to be influenced by gifts or invitations, let alone financial benefits. Improving the lives of all people through technology - that is ALSO's goal. This also includes protecting our environment and making careful use of the limited resources we have. For further reference, please refer to our Code of Conduct.