Sales manager exhibitions (agrifood)

What you will do

You will work from our Utrecht office, in a fast-paced, international environment. Your main goal is to attract new clients and grow strong relationships with existing ones in the livestock and protein sector.

You stay on top of the market trends in the international livestock and protein sector and help our clients connect with their target audience through smart creative solutions (whether physical, digital, or a mix of both). You will work closely with clients and partners, both in the office and out in the field.

You are able to spot high value commercial opportunities, enjoy building long-term relationships, and know how to turn ideas into results. You are proactive, a confident business partner for our clients and ready to make an impact.

About VIV

VIV is the flagship brand of VNU Europe Exhibitions (the international branch of Royal Jaarbeurs) and caters to the international agrifood sector. The brand is an absolute leader internationally in the field of livestock farming and protein production across species.

Our international trade shows include VIV Europe, VIV Asia, VIV MEA, VIV Africa, and the national editions like VIV Select China, VIV Select Türkiye and the recently launched VIV Select India. You can find a full overview of the portfolio on the website.

The VNU team in Utrecht consists of 15 colleagues, and is an international, multicultural, and dynamic team. You will also work closely with the team at the VNU office in Bangkok.

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.

The closing date for the position is Sunday July 13.

July 15/16 we inform you if we invite you for an intake with the recruiter. The further selection process is: 1st interview, online assessment, 2nd interview, reference check and offer.

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