BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Lead the effort to establish new business relationships in Central Europe for Food Autonomy
• Lead and drive the commercialization of Food Autonomy’s range of LED Horticulture products throughout Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Poland, Swiss, other territories might be considered)
• Build, develop and manage the necessary team and agency network to effectively reinforce our presence
• Develop and evaluate LED Horticulture enquiries, managing through to order stage
• Identify extensive trial installation sites in both commercial greenhouses and indoor farms
• Work closely with growers and installers to develop an optimized LED solution for the crop
• Work closely with internal functions including technology, finance, marketing and product management to successfully complete the projects
• Ability to articulate with customers from grower to C Level
• Develop network of influencers and decision makers in the Lighting Horticulture segment
• Drive brand awareness and market presence working closely with Food Autonomy’s Marketing Team
• Work with relevant associations, attend conferences and trade shows to promote the Food Autonomy brand

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in sales, business development, or key account management
• Extensive sales and marketing experience with proven record in building and managing international sales agency network
• Sales experience in a matrixed organization with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to understand the technical background of the products and discuss it with end users
• Strategic thinker who embraces and drives change, builds a creative environment, and supports continuous learning and new ways of thinking
• High energy, assertive, and self-motivated individual who can work in a fast paced environment with limited direction
• Microsoft user skills, PowerPoint, excel etc.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English is essential
• Other European languages is a benefit
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Europe (50% travel) without restrictions and hold a full driving license

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with agricultural technology

What they offer:

• Competitive benefits package with laptop and mobile
• Possibility of working from home (2 days per week)
• Performance based bonus scheme
• International environment
• Direct impact on the company’s success and growth
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded team

Location: Budapest, District 4

How to apply:

• Please submit both your Hungarian- and English-language CV  by clicking the “Apply” button below.

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