APH Group is a fast-growing export company supplying equipment and installations of well-known brands for the professional in potatoes and open-field vegetables. The activities are divided into four knowledge centres: Field Equipment, Irrigation, In-Store Solutions, and Engineering.
The working area of APH Group is mainly in Russia, Central- and Eastern Europe, China, Turkey, and Latin America. APH Group has ten subsidiaries in these countries for sales, commissioning, and after-sales service, which are supported by the corporate headquarters in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
Are you ready to realize our growth ambitions? Together with our investor, we have created the possibilities to act on the opportunities present in our markets, which has led to a strong growth strategy for the coming years. Hence, to execute and further optimize our strategy, including acquisitions, we are looking for our corporate headquarters in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, for a:
Commercial Director / CCO
Your job:
As Commercial Director of APH Group you are playing an important and leading role in an international organization in the field of sales & marketing, where you are part of the management team and report to the CEO.
- Working in close collaboration with the CEO, CFO and COO on leading the business as management team
- Executing and optimizing the growth strategy together with the management team and the investor 365 Capital
- Managing the sales & marketing team of APH Group in the Netherlands
- Providing daily commercial support to the managing directors of APH Group subsidiaries who lead 50 sales managers
- Implementing and continuously developing the sales & marketing strategy together with our marketing manager
- Participating at all major events & exhibitions in the countries where APH Group is active
- Proactively supporting sales managers in (larger and more complex) deals
Your profile:
- A completed technical or agricultural education of at least Bachelor degree
- At least 5 years of experience in an international commercial role
- Passionate about agriculture and machinery
- Customer-oriented, strategic mindset and business acumen
- A good command of Dutch and English, spoken and written, every other language is a pre
- Effective (intercultural) communication skills, flexible and open-minded towards other cultures
- High level of independence and being a team player at the same time
- Prepared to travel worldwide regularly, about 25-30% of your time
- Ambitious and driven to get things done and go the extra mile
Our offer:
- A challenging and varied position with an ambitious and international organization
- Freedom and responsibility in organizing your own work, with possibilities to work remotely
- A fun team of colleagues, a joint lunch with daily fresh soup, and a Friday afternoon drink
- The salary is based on the weight of the job, as well as your experience and education
- APH Group offers excellent secondary employment conditions
Applying?
Do you have any questions about the position? Please contact Mr. Wytse Oosterbaan (wytse@aph.nl, +31653165660).
Do you want to apply? Please send your extensive motivation letter and CV to Mrs. Antje Groen (antje@aph.nl).
If you are an intermediary, please do not contact us.
