Sales manager exhibitions (agrifood)

About us

VIV (trade fair) is the worldwide top brand within VNU / Jaarbeurs. VIV stands for Vakbeurs Innovatieve Veehouderij. The brand is an absolute leader internationally in the field of livestock farming and the production of egg, meat, fish and milk. Our international trade fairs include VIV Europe, VIV Asia, VIV MEA, VIV Africa, and the “nationals” like VIV Select China and VIV Select Türkiye. In addition to this division, VIV trade summits, aimed at congresses, are being rolled out.

All is combined in the VIV online platform, which engages the global network 24/7.

In Utrecht VNU Exhibitions is the international branch of Jaarbeurs, with an additional office in Bangkok. The VNU team of 12 colleagues, is an international, multicultural, and dynamic team. You will also collaborate closely with the team at the VNU office in Bangkok.

What you will do

In the office in Utrecht, which is your regular place of employment, you will find yourself in a challenging environment, where no two days are the same. You are responsible for sales, relationship management and acquisition. You keep abreast of developments in international livestock farming and protein production. You recruit prospects and help existing customers make connections with their target group. Connections that have content and contribute maximally to the success of their company or organization.

Whether the solution is physical, digital or cross-media. You have a lot of contact in the market with strategic partners and of course your customers, who you also visit.

The Sales and Account Manager VIV Worldwide at Jaarbeurs is constantly looking for commercial opportunities, is customer and result-oriented and an expert in relationship management. You are also proactive and a professional discussion and business partner who has an answer for everything.

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 you may expect from us

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.

What we offer

• A monthly salary of up to €4.400 (Styr level 7) based on 40 hours per week, depending on your experience

• 8% holiday allowance and a pension contribution

• 27 vacation days per year based on a 40-hour workweek, with the option to purchase additional days

• A collective company success bonus (max. 5%) when annual targets are met

• Participation in the commission scheme (1 month’s salary at OTE, max. 2.5 months’ salary) 

• A sustainable mobility plan: reimbursement of public transport up to 50 km (one way), bicycle allowance, and option to lease a bike

• A laptop and a smartphone of your choice (up to €850)

• A 15% discount on supplemental health and/or dental insurance through our collective health insurance with CZ

• A prime workplace right next to Utrecht Central Station

Fun extra’s

• Free access to all our own exciting events and trade shows

• Two half-days per year to volunteer to our Jaarbeurs Charity Program

• Option to exchange four official public holidays for alternative days that match your personal beliefs or cultural background

• There's always something fun happening at Jaarbeurs. From monthly drinks in our in-house pub, to parties, team outings, and various sports and cultural activities

• A wide range of (live) trainings and workshops to help you grow a little more every day

You want this? Great :)

Are you interested? Then you should definitely apply. We would like to hear why you want to work for VIV and why you are suitable for this position. Of course we would also like to receive your resume (in English). For more information you can call Mrs Marijn Immink (Recruiter) via email at Marijn.Immink@jaarbeurs.nl.

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

Acquisition in respons to this vacancy is not appreciated

An assessment and reference check are part of the selection process for this position