Regional Head of Sales International

Are you passionate about strategic commercial thinking, leading sales teams towards maximal success and growing markets and market shares? Do you want to lead sales teams that serve international markets such as China, Belarus and Japan for our brands MARIBO, SESVanderHave and HILLESHÖG? This is your chance to make a global impact in an interesting role within the agricultural sector. Let’s get in touch!

Your key responsibilities

• You drive the strategic commercial direction for the international markets (China, Belarus, …), covering all brands and ensuring strong market performance and sustainable growth. This includes driving a short-, mid- and long-term growth agenda in the region, including implementation of the full marketing mix and identification of future growth opportunities.
• You’re responsible for the execution of the annual commercial plan in the region and in the individual countries, as well as the development of a 3-5 strategic commercial plan. This includes the product portfolio, through close collaboration with the product portfolio management team.
• You lead and develop high-performing sales teams and foster customer-centric partnerships.
• You actively contribute to the development of the countries within the region, unlocking their full market potential.

Your profile

• You have a Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration or a related field.
• You have 8 to 10 years of experience in a sales or commercial role, preferably within the seed industry or agricultural sector.
• You have proven leadership experience in managing teams across multiple countries or regions.
• Excellent knowledge of English is required; additional regional languages are an advantage.
• You have experience in strategic market development, including launching or expanding commercial operations in new markets.
• You’re willing to travel frequently within the region.

Our offer

We offer a unique opportunity where you can combine your strategic commercial thinking with team leadership, driving a team of enthusiastic colleagues towards successful regional performance. You will be working alongside diverse functions from different countries in an international market. At United Beet Seeds, we are passionate about customer focus, innovation and collaboration.

You’re welcome to work from one of our offices located in Tienen (Belgium), Gomiécourt (France), Würzburg (Germany), or Holeby (Denmark). Because of the international nature of the role, you will be traveling frequently and will be able to work remotely often.