Sales Manager Animal Health - Benelux at Ecolab

Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animal Health, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken); any other language is a plus
University degree in Animal Science, Veterinary, Engineering or Business
B2B sales working experience, dynamic and entrepreneurial
People management experience
Ideally in-depth knowledge of animal production with specific knowledge either species-related (poultry or swine) or in the health- or nutritional field
Willingness to travel 60% of your time in your territory

Responsibilities

Sales management of all distributors and importers in the Benelux territory
Managing the Sales Budget of the region, with ambition to achieve double-digit growth rates
Improving skills of sales teams at local partners through professional trainings and field visits at key accounts
Providing technical support: answering technical questions related to products and biosecurity, proposing solutions (with support of Global Animal Health Product Management)
Commercial guidance: follow-up on pricing, orders, together with customer service
Reporting to the Animal Health Sales Leader, establishing action plan and sales targets based on agreed strategies
Introducing new products, preparing strategic discussions on how to grow the business
Coaching and leading a team of eight sales associates
Building and maintaining strong and long-term relationships with partners in the territory

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sales ManagementDistributor ManagementSales TrainingBiosecurityBudget ManagementTechnical SupportPricing StrategyOrder ManagementCustomer ServiceField Sales

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary and benefits for this Sales Manager position?

The position offers an attractive and competitive salary and fringe benefits.

Is this Sales Manager role remote or does it require travel?

The role requires willingness to travel 60% of your time in the Benelux territory.

What are the key qualifications and skills required for this position?

Required qualifications include fluency in Dutch and English, a university degree in Animal Science, Veterinary, Engineering or Business, B2B sales experience, people management experience, and ideally in-depth knowledge of animal production.

What is the company culture like at CID LINES, an Ecolab Company?

The company emphasizes a dynamic and international environment where entrepreneurship, innovation, personal relationships, collaboration, and customer service are top priorities.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Sales Manager role?

Strong candidates will have B2B sales experience, people management experience, dynamic and entrepreneurial traits, and ideally in-depth knowledge of animal production, along with fluency in Dutch and English.