Account Manager at Dummen Orange

Job Description

Our organization grows and flourishes. This results in a fast-changing and, therefore, challenging environment. As Account Manager you are responsible to develop current accounts as well as explore new accounts within EMEA according to the product strategy. You sell Dümmen Orange young plants/Cut Flowers at optimal margins to growers. Cut Flowers consist out of, but not limited to Rose, Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Carnations and Limonium.

Your tasks and responsibilities

1. Keep current sales and actively search for new sales opportunities to achieve sales targets;
2. Supporting and informing customers regarding assortment and market developments;
3. Build and ensure strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs;
4. Sharing basic technical knowledge of our portfolio and new varieties introduced at customer;
5. Deliver commercial input for selection processes in breeding;
6. Look closely at the insights of ornamental horticulture industry, competitors’ behaviors and market trends;
7. Bridge to finance: provide accurate forecasts and manage account receivables; 
8. Promote our branding and products, participate in shows, trials, open days and other events;
9. Ensure that all the commercial activities are in compliant with our policies and guidelines.

Your profile

1. Commercial mind-set and customer and service oriented; 
2. Relevant bachelor degree (Horticulture/Agriculture); 
3. Minimum Five years’ experience in Sales and Marketing of Roses or other Cut Flowers (Horticulture);
4. Good command of the English language, both verbal and written;
5. Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications;
6. Positive and proactive mind-set, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player;
7. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration;
8. Well organized, drive for improvements and able to work independently;
9. Driving license and willingness to travel;
10. Knowledge of the Dutch language will be an added advantage.

We offer 
Dümmen Orange has great global ambitions. Innovation, technology and quality are high priorities. This results in a challenging working environment in which you can develop yourself. Dümmen Orange offers its employees plenty of room for personal growth and development. We have an informal and easy accessible working environment in which cooperation is very important.